BJP leaders hail launch of Chandrayaan-3, call it historic

BJP leaders, including Union ministers, on Friday hailed the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 with party president JP Nadda calling it "historic" and a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the country's scientists.

India launched its ambitious third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, eyeing a rare feat in moon exploration so far only accomplished by the likes of the US, China and the former Soviet Union.

The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) third lunar expedition in 15 years, the hugely anticipated Chandrayaan-3 embarked on its month-long journey towards the moon, piggybacking on ISRO's latest heavy-lift launch vehicle, 'Fat boy' LVM3-M4 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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Congratulating ISRO, Nadda tweeted, "Chandrayaan-3 is today embarking on a journey that carries the hopes of 1.4 billion Indians."

"Heartiest congratulations to ISRO for the successful launch of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission that will showcase India's technological capabilities to the world and expand our understanding of the lunar surface," he said and added that the nation prays for its success.

Heartiest congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of the historic #Chandrayaan3 mission that will showcase India's technological capabilities to the world and expand our understanding of the lunar surface.

This remarkable mission is a testament to the ingenuity and… pic.twitter.com/BAVUpO7ZCj

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 14, 2023

The BJP chief termed Chandrayaan-3 "a remarkable mission" and said it is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the country's scientists, "who have been continuously giving new heights to India's space ambitions".

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called the launch of the lunar mission "a proud moment" for the country and congratulated ISRO as well as its team of scientists "on creating a new chapter in space innovation by successfully launching the Chandrayaan-3".

"Proud moment for the whole nation! Heartiest congratulations to ISRO and the dedicated team of scientists on creating a new chapter in space innovation by successfully launching the Chandrayaan-3," Gadkari tweeted.

Proud moment for the whole nation!!

Heartiest congratulations to the @isro and the dedicated team of scientists on creating a new chapter in space innovation by successfully launching the #Chandrayaan3🛰 into orbit.

This extraordinary endeavor carries the aspirations and dreams… pic.twitter.com/ShRuOUQ1D5

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 14, 2023

"This extraordinary endeavour carries the aspirations and dreams of 1.4 billion Indians,” he said.

Under the "visionary leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will enlist itself as only the fourth country to achieve this remarkable feat in lunar missions, Gadkari added.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in a tweet said, "Great visuals – these embody the skill, passion and spirit of New India. Our quest for space excellence takes off in style. Chandrayaan-3."

Great visuals~ these embody the skill, passion and spirit of #NewIndia.

Our quest for space excellence takes-off in style. #Chandrayaan3 @isro pic.twitter.com/X83sSGIutv

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 14, 2023

Congratulating ISRO on the launch of Chandrayaan-3, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said this mission will go a long way in transforming India's identity as an upcoming superpower in the space sector and will "surely" make India the fourth nation to land on the moon.

"For India, sky is no longer the limit!" he tweeted, adding "My heartfelt congratulations to the @isro team and the entire nation for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3".

For India, Sky is no longer the Limit!

My heartfelt congratulations to the @isro team and the entire nation for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 rocket.

This mission will go a long way in transforming India's identity as the upcoming superpower in the #space sector and… pic.twitter.com/KM4hWi7WRu

— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) July 14, 2023

BJP chief spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni also congratulated ISRO for the successful launch and called it a "historic" moment.

"A proud moment for every Indian! Heartiest congratulations to the team ISRO for the historic launch of Chandrayaan-3. Under the decisive leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji, India is on the verge of becoming the fourth country to land spacecraft on the moon," Baluni tweeted.

A proud moment for every Indian!

Heartiest congratulations to the team @isro for the historic launch of #chandrayaan3.

Under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji India is on the verge of becoming the fourth country to land spacecraft on the moon. 🇮🇳🤞🚀 pic.twitter.com/T7zuhtkhIy

— Anil Baluni (@anil_baluni) July 14, 2023