On the occasion of National Space Day, President Murmu visited an exhibition showcasing India's space technologies and achievements. She expressed her pride in the country's successful Chandrayaan mission and applauded the growth of the Indian space sector. The event also highlighted the importance of space exploration in various aspects of human life and the involvement of private players in the space sector. The date of this inaugural National Space Day marks the anniversary of Chandrayaan's historic soft landing on the lunar South Pole, making India the 4th country to achieve this feat.
Senior scientists at ISRO recall their interactions with Prime Minister Modi during the Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3 missions. They talk about his keen interest in space science since his days as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and how his visit to the Space Applications Centre inspired them. One scientist also shares her experience of being personally congratulated by the PM during the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. "August 23 Declared National Space Day, Chandrayaan 2 landing site named 'Tiranga Point'" To celebrate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on August 23, 2023, PM Narendra Modi declared the day as National Space Day and named the landing site as 'Shiva Shakti Point.' He also christened the Chandrayaan-2 landing site as 'Tiranga Point' in honor of India's tricolor flag. This achievement made India the fourth country to successfully land on the moon and the first to land near the southern polar region.
During a public address in Telangana, PM Modi criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his "fighting against Shakti" remark. PM Modi stated that the country is divided between those who want to destroy 'Shakti' and those who worship 'Shakti', and that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on June 4 will be a contest between the two. This statement was made in response to Gandhi's statement during the Tamil Nadu election campaign. In the same address, PM Modi also mentioned the success of India's Chandrayaan mission, which was dedicated to the 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon where the lander had touched down.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in the town of Jagtial and addresses the recent 'Shakti' controversy caused by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Modi declares his unwavering support for the power and strength of women and dedicates the success of the recent Chandrayaan mission to the Hindu deity 'Shiv Shakti'. He also denounces the opposition's efforts to undermine the EVM voting system and calls for a fair and respectful election process.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Boeing Sukanya Programme and the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre in Bengaluru, emphasizing the importance of women's participation in the aviation sector. He also praised the success of the Chandrayaan Mission and the growth of the country's aviation industry. Modi expressed confidence that the ties between India and Boeing will continue to strengthen and invited other international companies to invest in India's growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and launched the Boeing Sukanya Program to support the entry of girl children into the country's growing aviation sector. The new Boeing facility will contribute to India's self-reliance and serve as a hub for innovation and advancements in aviation. With the success of Chandrayaan, the rapidly growing aviation sector is giving a boost to India's overall growth and employment generation.