Proud moment: Rajnath; speaks to Shux's father
Rajnath Singh
on Tuesday spoke to Shambhu Dayal Shukla, father of astronaut
Shubhanshu Shukla
, following his son's successful return after an 18-day mission.
Singh conveyed his joy over Shubhanshu's safe arrival and said the entire country was proud of his remarkable accomplishment.
"We are thankful to God for Shubhanshu's safe landing. Defence minister Rajnath Singh blessed Shubhanshu and shared his best wishes with us," said Shukla. In a statement posted on X, Rajnath said, "Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has also lifted India's aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a personal milestone, it is a proud stride for India's growing space ambitions.
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