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His response is the stated position of India wrt our nuclear doctrine. It is necessary to articulate the same from time to time to make sure that the other side gets the "message". Just as Pakistan made a point by testing "Nasr", India is making a point that any use (even a tactical strike against forces) will be considered a first strike and will evoke a retaliatory "non-limited" response/ strike. It clearly articulates India's stance that any strike or an attempted strike will evoke retaliation without limitation. This does not mean that India would retaliate per say. Nor does the testing of Nasr mean Pakistan would start dropping nuclear bombs on Indian forces from the word go. It is a process of posturing which is a part of any dynamic bilateral nuclear equation and should be considered in the same light.