Bengaluru
In a momentous event for India’s space exploration journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. This occasion marked the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. Expressing his immense joy and excitement, PM Modi began by acknowledging the rarity of such accomplishments. He shared that during his recent visits to South Africa and Greece, his thoughts were solely focused on the Chandrayaan-3 mission, and he eagerly anticipated meeting the dedicated scientists behind this achievement. Applauding the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, PM Modi emphasized its significance as a testament to India’s scientific prowess in space exploration. He proudly declared, India is on the Moon! We have placed our national pride on the Moon. This achievement, according to PM Modi, represents the fearless and persistent spirit of modern India. He highlighted India’s innovative thinking and willingness to explore the unknown, offering solutions to global challenges in the 21st century. The PM described the moment of Chandrayaan-3’s touchdown as one of the most inspiring occurrences of this century, an event that resonates deeply with every Indian. He credited the success to the dedicated scientists at ISRO. As he marveled at the images captured by Chandrayaan-3’s lander of the Moon’s surface, PM Modi commented, Our ‘Moon Lander’ has firmly set its foot on the Moon like ‘Angad’ – on one side is the valor of Vikram, and on the other is the bravery of Pragyan. He underlined India’s global recognition for its scientific spirit, technology, and temperament. Stressing the significance of Chandrayaan-3’s triumph, PM Modi emphasized that it belongs not only to India but to all of humanity.
