"India's 'no first use' nuclear policy might change in future"

Indicating a tectonic shift in India's defence strategy, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India's nuclear policy might change depending on future circumstances.

New Delhi:Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday claimed that India may see a major change in its nuclear doctrine as 'No First Use' policy may change in the future; based on circumstances.

Speaking to reporters, Rajnath Singh claimed that nuclear policy, which has remained constant, might change in future.

"Till now 'No First Use' remained as our nuclear policy. However, in future the policy might change depending upon the circumstances," he said after paying homage to late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the site where the country conducted its second nuclear test during the NDA regime of 1988.

Rajnath was attending International Army Scout Masters competition in Jaisalmer.

After India acquired the nuclear power, it adopted a nuclear a doctrine which declared a 'no first use' policy which means the country will not use its nuke as a means of warfare unless attacked by an adversary using nuclear weapons.