Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday criticised the Narendra Modi-led NDA government for its announcement of India’s anti-satellite (ASAT) missile capabilities, saying only a ‘foolish government’ can betray national secrets by making them public.

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“The capability to shoot down a satellite has existed for many years. A wise government will keep the capability secret. Only a foolish government will disclose it and betray a defence secret,” Mr. Chidambaram said in a series of tweets. He added that the announcement was only aimed to “boost the sagging fortunes of the BJP.”