New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met ISRO Scientist and congratulated them on Saturday early morning for the historic Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission. The PM was received at ISTRAC by ISRO chief S Somanath and other scientists.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the ISRO’s ISTRAC, in Bengaluru to greet the scientists behind the Chandrayaan-3 mission, following the BRICS summit in South Africa and a maiden visit to Greece.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while interacting with ISRO Scientists he said that what you all have achieved is one of the most inspiring moments of this era.  After this feat, the entire world has understood India’s mettle in the field of science and technology.

PM addressed a gathering before departing for ISTRAC, Modi in his address to the public said that Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan. Not only Indians but people across the globe who believe in science are filled with enthusiasm, he said. I decided that on my return to India, I will go to Bengaluru and pay tribute to scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 success.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar were not present with the Prime Minister on stage. The PM said that he had requested the Karnataka leaders to not go through the trouble of waking up very early in the morning to receive him.

On Wednesday, PM Modi virtually witnessed the successful lunar touchdown of the Chandrayaan-3 lander from Johannesburg where he was attending the BRICS summit.