But it was a decision based on considerations of national security and provided an opportunity to our scientists. She did not even make a statement, some other minister did so and we were not dissatisfied. There is an indication from Pakistan that in 1974 they could not respond as they were not ready. Some members say that pakistan's tests were in response to our tests. Preparations for these have gone in for years.
Today there is a news that a long range missile has been tests.
All this has been going on for quite some time. I did not take a decision to test one fine day. 50 years of hard work and determination are behind these tests. Our scientists and jawans have toiled in the scorching heat of Pokhran with only one feeling - national security and pride. There can be differences in a democracy but on vital matters of national security we are all together.