New Delhi, March 27: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after the PM announced the success of India's "Mission Shakti" in an address to the nation. While Rahul Gandhi congratulated the defence research body, he mocked the PM by wishing him a "Happy World Theatre Day". World Theatre Day 2019 Theme: History and Significance of This Day Appreciating The Art Form.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced earlier Wednesday that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite. Gandhi's tweet was in response to PM Modi's announcement on Mission Shakti. 2010 to 2019: India's Journey From Building ASAT Weapon to Becoming Space Power And DRDO's 'Mission Shakti'.

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The Prime Minister also added that India has become only the fourth country after US, Russia and China to have this technology.

Mission Shakti, led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was aimed at strengthening India’s overall security, he said, adding that the test was not directed at any particular country.

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