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India's nuclear program: From Smiling Buddha to Operation Shakti
India's journey into nuclear weapons began in the early 1940s under British colonial rule. Following independence in 1947, the country embarked on a peaceful nuclear program primarily focused on energy production. At the helm of the program was Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who aimed to harness nuclear energy for civilian use, emphasizing the peaceful applications of atomic power. However, the political landscape began shifting in the 1960s as India faced mounting security concerns, partic
India's nuclear program: From Smiling Buddha to Operation Shakti
India's journey into nuclear weapons began in the early 1940s under British colonial rule. Following independence in 1947, the country embarked on a peaceful nuclear program primarily focused on energy production. At the helm of the program was Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who aimed to harness nuclear energy for civilian use, emphasizing the peaceful applications of atomic power. However, the political landscape began shifting in the 1960s as India faced mounting security concerns, partic









