NSG waiver historic and victory for all Indians: Congress

NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday hailed the NSG waiver for India as "historic" and said it was a significant victory not only for the UPA but for all Indians.

"It is a historic day for India. It is a red letter day," party spokesman Manish Tiwari said moments after reports from Vienna spoke of India getting the waiver by consensus.

He said it was indeed a significant victory not only the UPA but for all Indians.

Samajwadi Party termed the waiver as a great victory for India and said it would help the country in its development.

"India needs development and not nuclear bombs," SP General Secretary Amar Singh said, criticising the opposition parties for "beating around the bush".

Quoting former President A P J Abdul Kalam, he said India required no more nuclear tests as the previous two tests have proved that the country is a nuclear-capable state.