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When Atal Bihari Vajpayee Defended Pokhran Test

Aug 14, 2026 · 0:11:02

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 1998 Independence Day address defending the Pokhran nuclear tests.
Emphasizes national security, strategic autonomy, and India's right to self-defense.
Discusses the international scrutiny following the nuclear tests.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Prime Minister of India (1996, 1988-2004) · 1 podcast appearance

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