The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has congratulated the leadership and scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful test launch of AGNI V missile today. In his message he has said that our scientists have done the nation proud with this splendid achievement that demonstrates our scientific and technological capabilities.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I am happy at the successful test launch of AGNI V missile today. Our scientists have done the nation proud with this splendid achievement that demonstrates our scientific and technological capabilities.

I congratulate the leadership and scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who have developed such technology in tune with our national requirements and have been contributing to nation building.”

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