INS Arihant completes first deterrence patrol, PM Modi lauds ‘historic’ moment

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Dhanteras got more special, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while felicitating the crew of Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) INS Arihant after the submarine returned from its first deterrence patrol, completing the establishment of the country’s survivable nuclear triad.

“Dhanteras gets even more special! India’s pride, nuclear submarine INS Arihant successfully completed its first deterrence patrol! I congratulate all those involved, especially the crew of INS Arihant for this accomplishment, which will always be remembered in our history,” Prime Minister tweeted. The Prime Minister outlined that this is a major achievement, adding that a credible nuclear deterrence is the need of the hour.

“The success of INS Arihant enhances India’s security needs. It is a major achievement for our entire nation. True to its name, INS Arihant will protect the 130 crore Indians from external threats and contribute to the atmosphere of peace in the region. In an era such as this, a credible nuclear deterrence is the need of the hour. The success of INS Arihant gives a fitting response to those who indulge in nuclear blackmail”, he tweeted.