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Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram took a dig at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s s recent anti-satellite missile announcement ( Mission Shakti) and questioned the BJP government’s intention on this move.
Chidambaram said in a tweet that the capability to shoot a satellite had existed in the country for many years. But, “a wise government will keep the capability secret. Only a foolish government will disclose it and betray a defence secret,” he tweeted.
The capability to shoot down a satellite has existed for many years. A wise government will keep the capability secret. Only a foolish government will disclose it and betray a defence secret.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 30, 2019
In another tweet He questioned the timing of the announcement as it was just few days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls begins on April 11.
“Why was it done now in the middle of an election campaign? Only to boost the sagging fortunes of the BJP,” he tweeted.
Besides, why was it done now in the middle of an election campaign?
Only to boost the sagging fortunes of the BJP.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 30, 2019
