Lauding the successful launch of Agri-V, the Congress party today said the achievement represents the technical prowess of India and also the political will of the UPA government to expand its strategic parameter while continuing with the policy of building friendly relationship across the world.

Party spokesman Manish Tewari told reporters in New Delhi that for a nation that has declared no first use policy, a validated strategic deterrent programme is very essential. He said, over the past eight years the UPA government has systematically endeavored to consolidate India's strategic autonomy and also expand its strategic space