Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:25am on 18 Aug 2025,Monday Science
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic mission to the International Space Station as a “powerful symbol” of India’s human spaceflight ambitions. Despite the government’s call for a special Lok Sabha discussion on Shukla’s achievement and its role in the Gaganyaan program, the opposition boycotted the debate over voter list revisions in Bihar. Tharoor emphasized Shukla’s contributions to testing Indian systems in space and advancing global space diplomacy. His mission is seen as pivotal for inspiring youth in STEM fields and refining protocols for future missions. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged opposition participation, likening the moment to Operation Sindoor’s bipartisan spirit. (PC: Mint & Deccan Herald)
