Shiv Shakti Point and Tiranga: India’s Tribute to the Success of Chandrayaan-3
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Bangalore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the city’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport on Saturday morning to extend his hearty congratulations to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) scientists who had achieved remarkable success. Chandrayaan-3 Mission. The anticipation and excitement was palpable as security measures were stepped up on the routes leading to the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) facility located at Peenya. A crowd of over 5,000 people had gathered around the HAL airport, in an atmosphere of celebration and excitement, all united in their mission to welcome the Prime Minister. Around Jalahalli Cross, when PM Modi proceeded to meet the ISRO scientists, a large number of people turned out to warmly welcome him. Addressing eager supporters gathered outside the HAL airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his appreciation by uttering the phrase ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan’ while saluting ISRO for their stupendous victory with the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Expressed.
Reflecting on his absence from the nation during the historic event, PM Modi shared his feelings, “I could not contain my excitement as I was out of the country at that time. But I look forward to traveling directly to Bengaluru upon my return.” was firm in his decision. To meet our respected scientists in person.” At exactly 7:50 am, Prime Minister Modi reached ISTRAC, where he interacted with ISRO Chairman S Somnath and fellow scientists. In a comprehensive performance, Somnath revealed the intricacies of the mission and apprised PM Modi of the current status of Chandrayaan-3. The presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ISTRAC facility witnessed a touching interaction with the dedicated team of scientists who piloted the victorious Chandrayaan-3 mission. Amid this poignant occasion, PM Modi took the opportunity to name the landing spot on the south pole of the Moon’s surface as ‘Shiv Shakti Point’, a tribute to the inherent power of the celestial landscape.
During this momentous occasion, PM Modi unveiled even more symbolic gestures. The spot where Chandrayaan-2 left an indelible mark was aptly named the ‘Tiranga’ point, signifying the presence of the Indian tricolor on the Moon. Furthermore, August 23, the date on which India’s moon landing took place, was designated as ‘National Space Day’, a fitting tribute to this remarkable achievement. With heartfelt reverence, PM Modi lauded his unwavering dedication to the scientific community and his remarkable achievement in proudly hoisting the Indian flag on the uncharted territory of the Moon. Praising her, PM Modi declared, “We have achieved a position of pride, a feat no one else has achieved. This is the courageous India of today.” After his in-depth discussion with the scientific luminaries at ISTRAC, the Prime Minister was scheduled to depart from the HAL airport and return to Delhi. Meanwhile, a clear proof of this achievement was provided by ISRO, with video footage showing the Chandrayaan-3 rover displaying the expansion of the Shiva Shakti point.