New Delhi, May 18 -- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended congratulatory greetings on the 51st anniversary of India's first nuclear test codenamed "Smiling Buddha" near Pokhran in Rajasthan. He credited the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for the success of the operation despite many adversities.

"51 years ago, India conducted its first Nuclear Test, code named "Smiling Buddha" and became the 6th nation in the world to carry out such tests. Our scientists and researchers achieved this extraordinary feat through their ingenuity and dedication. We are deeply grateful to them," Kharge posted on X.

"Indira Gandhi demonstrated exemplary and dynamic leadership, displaying remarkable courage even in the face o...