India’s precision strike with the Agni-3 missile has sent ripples across strategic circles, and Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta lost no time in celebrating it as proof of the country’s fortified defenses. In his remarks from Jammu, Gupta pointed to the Modi government’s aggressive pursuit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in defense, blending homegrown production with advanced innovation.
The missile trial marks a quantum leap in India’s nuclear deterrence posture, positioning the nation as a formidable player on the global stage. Gupta’s endorsement reflects broad national pride in these technological milestones.
Gupta also cheered the US tariff reduction to 18 percent on Indian exports, viewing it as a victory for India’s economic diplomacy. After retaliating against earlier impositions by diversifying markets, India forced Washington’s hand, he explained.
Farmers exporting produce and everyday consumers will reap the rewards, with this pact fueling faster GDP growth under visionary governance, according to Gupta.
His comments on Pakistan were unsparing amid reports of deadly explosions. Labeling it a terrorism haven, Gupta decried the unchecked army influence, rampant ISIS activities, and governmental fragility where leaders face abrupt downfall—be it jail, execution, or expulsion.
‘Pakistan is scripting its own demise, much like the mythical Bhasmasura,’ he quipped, warning of the perils of its own making.
Wrapping up on a high, Gupta lauded India’s U-19 cricket World Cup triumph, attributing the success to sustained investments in sports infrastructure and leadership inspiration, which have multiplied medals and elevated India’s international sporting stature.