Indian scientists were working on it for many years, perhaps for four decades. The BJP has taken advantage of this for cheap popularity. The late PM Indira Gandhi never tried to gain political advantage over the first Pokharan blast in 1974. On the other hand the VHP has announced its proposal to build a temple at the blast site- they are searching for another Ayodhya. Political ambition and lust for power can make people blind to realities.
People have to raise a query about the timing of the explosion.
The J and K situation is under control and Punjab is altogether peaceful. The nuclear nations display hypocrisy and double standards when they refuse to eliminate their N weapons. India should have embarked upon a vigorous diplomatic and popular offensive regarding the dangers of nuclearisation and for the disarmament of the Super Powers. India instead adopted a path devoid of any reaosn- possessing the bomb. Nuclear arsenals do not make any country secure in any way.