‘Resolve made on the Earth fulfilled on the Moon’, PM Modi dedicates Chandrayaan-3 success to humanity

“We are witness to the new flight of new India. New history has been written,” he said.

Addressing ISRO scientists, he said India made a resolve “on the Earth and fulfilled it on the Moon”.

“This is a moment to cherish forever,” Modi said, noting that India has reached the south pole of the Moon, where no country had ventured so far.

“India is now on the Moon and now is the time to walk on the ‘Chandra Path’,” the prime minister said.

‘Success belongs to humanity’

“India’s successful Moon mission is not India’s achievement alone…Our approach of one earth, one family, one future is resonating across the globe…the Moon mission is based on the same human-centric approach,” Modi, who waved the tricolour soon after the Lander Module touched on the lunar surface, said.

“This success belongs to all of humanity,” he said noting that the country achieved this stupendous feat during India’s G20 presidency.

Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also congratulated the ISRO team: “Congratulations to Team ISRO for today’s pioneering feat. #Chandrayaan3’s soft landing on the uncharted lunar South Pole is the result of decades of tremendous ingenuity and hard work by our scientific community. Since 1962, India’s space program has continued to scale new heights and inspire generations of young dreamers.”

Congratulations to Team ISRO for today's pioneering feat.#Chandrayaan3’s soft landing on the uncharted lunar South Pole is the result of decades of tremendous ingenuity and hard work by our scientific community.

Since 1962, India’s space program has continued to scale new…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 23, 2023

Also read: Lander Module makes soft landing on Moon, India in elite club

Wishes pour in for ISRO scientists

Chief Ministers of southern states also congratulated the ISRO scientists.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin termed the achievement a giant leap for India’s space exploration.

“India is on the #moon! Congratulations to ISRO on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3! A monumental achievement that places India as the fourth country to conquer the lunar surface. Kudos to the entire team for their tireless efforts and innovation. A giant leap for India’s space exploration,” tweeted MK Stalin.

#India is on the #moon!

Congratulations to @isro on the successful landing of #Chandrayaan-3! A monumental achievement that places India as the fourth country to conquer the lunar surface.
Kudos to the entire team for their tireless efforts and innovation. A giant leap for… pic.twitter.com/1H3PkIPgsC

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 23, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy called it an incredible achievement for India.

“An incredible achievement for India! On the Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing on the moon, I, along with every citizen of India is filled with pride! My wishes and congratulations to everyone ISRO. That this incredible feat was achieved from Sriharikota in our very own Andhra Pradesh, makes it that much more special!,” he tweeted.

An incredible achievement for India!
On the Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing on the moon, I, along with every citizen of India is filled with pride!
My wishes and congratulations to everyone @isro.
That this incredible feat was achieved from Sriharikota in our very own… https://t.co/PYQXe8pwj7

— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) August 23, 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah viewed it as a landmark achievement in the lunar mission.

“Congratulations to ISRO for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander. It is a proud moment for India and a landmark achievement in lunar mission,” he said.

Congratulations to @isro for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3's Vikram lander. It is a proud moment for India and a landmark achievement in lunar mission.#Chandrayaan3Landing #Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/RNIfab6LcF

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) August 23, 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated the ISRO scientists for the historic feat.

“Historic feat for India’s space research as Chandrayaan3 touched the lunar surface. Warmest congratulations to ISRO and all those who relentlessly worked to make this a success. Every Indian stands with pride as our nation becomes the fourth to successfully land on the Moon,” he tweeted.

Historic feat for India's space research as #Chandrayaan3 touched the lunar surface. Warmest congratulations to @isro and all those who relentlessly worked to make this a success. Every Indian stands with pride as our nation becomes the fourth to successfully land on the Moon. pic.twitter.com/1U6e8bpGM0

— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) August 23, 2023

In a big boost to India’s space prowess, the lander module comprising the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover made the soft landing near the south polar region of the Moon, less than a week after a similar Russian lander had crashed.

With this touchdown on the Moon in the second attempt in four years, India has become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China, and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Expressing happiness over the resounding success of the Chandrayaan-3 landing, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said “India has written a new chapter in the field of global space exploration and created a rare history”.

KCR said that every Indian should be proud of this feat.

He congratulated the ISRO scientists and staff and all others who participated in the success of this experiment. The chief minister said that this is a festive day for the people of India.

'సేఫ్ లాండింగ్' అనే చివరి ఘట్టాన్ని కూడా పూర్తిచేయడం ద్వారా #చంద్రయాన్3 ప్రయోగం సంపూర్ణ విజయాన్ని సాధించడం పట్ల ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ కె. చంద్రశేఖర్ రావు హర్షం వ్యక్తం చేశారు.

చంద్రుని దక్షిణ ధృవం మీదకు ల్యాండర్ మాడ్యూల్ ను చేర్చిన మొట్టమొదటి దేశంగా, ప్రపంచ అంతరిక్ష పరిశోధన రంగంలో… pic.twitter.com/YQLNtxh1kK

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) August 23, 2023