Chandrayaan-2: Leaders Across Parties Hail ISRO Scientists
After the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost communication with Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram lander before touchdown, there was no mistaking the disappointment in the room. However, leaders across the political spectrum rallied around the space agency, saying the country is proud of its achievements.
Addressing the scientists after the link was snapped, PM Narendra Modi said the communication loss from the Lander of Chandrayaan-2 has not weakened the spirits but has strengthened it further. He patted the scientists for their hard work and asked them to move forward.
Morale boosting messages also poured in from various quarters for ISRO as several leaders asked it not to be disheartened: The President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated the entire team of ISRO scientists for showing exemplary commitment and courage. In a tweet, he said, "the country is proud of ISRO."
Morale boosting messages also poured in from various quarters for ISRO as several leaders asked it not to be disheartened: The President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated the entire team of ISRO scientists for showing exemplary commitment and courage. In a tweet, he said, "the country is proud of ISRO."
To witness the history being etched, PM Modi was present at the ISRO headquarters. He hugged the ISRO chief K Sivan disheartened over the setback and said there are ups and downs in life but the journey goes on. In a tweet, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi hailed ISRO for the incredible work on the Chandrayaan-2 mission. He said, “the passion and dedication of scientists is an inspiration to every Indian.”With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 6, 2019
CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury expressed confidence that the next steps will be “more satisfying“.Congratulations to the team at #ISRO for their incredible work on the Chandrayaan 2 Moon Mission. Your passion & dedication is an inspiration to every Indian. Your work is not in vain. It has laid the foundation for many more path breaking & ambitious Indian space missions.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 6, 2019
The history of our scientific milestones has shown us how the fight and struggle has been continous. Bravo that ISRO and our scientists got us so far. We are confident that the next steps will be more satisfying. https://t.co/abEWItoMbS
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) September 7, 2019
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