When India gives a thumping, unprecedented, overwhelming victory to a man who has made every single Indian feel proud of their nation and heritage, the NYT's heartburn is expected.
Even if the DRDO had stated that they have the capabilities in place for developing such a weapons system, the then government did not proceed with it.
Congress politicians and Durbaris have gone overboard in their attempts to either downplay the monumental achievement or credit the Congress party for it.