Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has downplayed concerns over alleged nuclear developments in Pakistan, saying India remains unshaken by such reports.
“Those who want to test, let them; how can we stop them?” he said in an interview with the Hindustan Times.
Singh emphasised that India is “prepared for any eventuality,” responding to renewed worries after US President Donald Trump claimed Pakistan had been “secretly” testing nuclear weapons.
When asked if India would respond with its own tests, Singh replied: “Let’s first see if they do it.”
The remarks came shortly after Trump announced that the US would resume nuclear testing after more than 30 years, citing ongoing tests by other countries, including Pakistan.
Trump alleged that Islamabad has continued underground nuclear trials.
Taking note of Trump’s remarks, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Pakistan’s nuclear record was “clandestine and illegal.”
“Clandestine and illegal nuclear activities are in keeping with Pakistan’s history, that is centered around decades of smuggling, export control violations, secret partnerships, AQ Khan network, and further proliferation,” stated MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Pakistan, however, rejected Trump’s claims.
A senior official told CBS News that the country maintains a “unilateral moratorium” on nuclear tests, reaffirming its commitment to restraint despite not being a signatory to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).