Agni-5 a milestone, says PM; immaculate success, says DM

April 19, 2012 10:34

Good morning and welcome to the day when India has joined a unique club -- of nations with ICBM capability. A huge pat to our scientists and the defence establishment for enabling it.

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has hailed the successful test-firing of Agni V missile, and says it represents another milestone in India's quest to add to itssecurity preparedness.

Defence Minister AK Antony has described the maiden test flight of Agni-5 missile as an "immaculate success" and a "major milestone".

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