'No Power In The World Can Make Us Bow Down': PM Narendra Modi Recalls 1998 Pokhran-II Tests | Video
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Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recalled the nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, highlighting India’s firm and resolute resolve to take forward its nuclear ambitions despite immense pressure from world powers.
Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication of our scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998. That landmark moment reflected India’s scientific excellence and unwavering commitment.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 11, 2026
He said that India conducted two nuclear tests in 1998, first on May 11 and then on May 13 and asserted that no power in the world could make the country and its citizens bow before external forces.
Participating in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, marking the 75 years of reconstruction of the Somnath Temple, PM Modi invoked the 1998 nuclear tests – one of the defining moments in the country’s history to highlight India’s rise as a global power under the leadership of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Somnath, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all citizens of the country and to the countless devotees of Somnath on this grand celebration. Today is also significant for another reason. On 11 May 1998, India conducted its nuclear… pic.twitter.com/b1xhmEI3Iu
— IANS (@ians_india) May 11, 2026
“On May 11, India conducted three nuclear tests in Pokhran. Our scientists showcased the country’s might and prowess before the world, this sent shockwaves across the world,” he said addressing the gathering after 'Kumbhabhishek' at the Somnath temple.
He stated that the global powers took a grim view of our nuclear prowess and imposed a lot of economic sanctions and restraints.
The successful Pokhran tests in 1998 marked a historic milestone that reflected India’s scientific excellence, strategic strength, and unwavering determination before the world.#NationalTechnologyDay pic.twitter.com/FOf2tLsreA
— Praful Pansheriya (@prafulpbjp) May 11, 2026
“Anybody would have been shaken by this, when global powers gang up against you. But, we are made of different soil. After May 11, the world powers stepped up their vigil but our scientists had done the job. Again on May 13, two more nuclear tests were conducted. That day, the world go to know the “atal” (resolute) will of India’s political leadership,” PM Modi said.
He said that there was immense pressure on the country but under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the BJP government had shown that the national interests reign supreme for us and no power in the world could force us to bow down.
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▪️India observes National Technology Day every year on May 11. The day honours the successful nuclear test conducted at Pokhran on May 11 and May 13, 1998.
▪️These tests, collectively known as "Operation Shakti," marked a… pic.twitter.com/tz7UEEIY0m
The Prime Minister also elucidated on the naming of nuclear mission as 'Operation Shakti', stating that it marked India’s growing self-belief and strategic positioning despite hurdles.
Notably, the Pokhran-I tests on May 18, 1974 and later the Pokhran-II tests on May 11 and May 13 in 1998, marked India’s entry into the select league of nuclear-armed states and also came as a turning point in the country’s strategic and geopolitical positioning.
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