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“You Are Angry With Space as Well”: Dr Jitendra Singh Blasts Opposition, Hails India’s First Astronaut in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday held a special discussion on India’s First Astronaut aboard the International Space Station and the critical role of the space programme in achieving ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’.

During the debate, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh criticised opposition members for their stance on India’s space achievements. He said, “You (Opposition) have failed to congratulate the space experts and scientists for our space achievements. Your anger can be with the government. Your anger can be with the BJP and the NDA. But it is surprising that you can be angry with an astronaut. And that astronaut who, apart from being an astronaut, is also a disciplined soldier of the Indian Air Force. He does not belong to any political party… You are angry with the earth, you are angry with the sky and today you seem to be angry with space as well.”

Dr Singh highlighted the transformational progress of India’s space programme under the Modi government, citing its role in modern technological operations like Operation Sindoor. He added, “The role of the Department of Space and space technology during Operation Sindoor, the technology that was adopted, has also happened in the last 10 years, after the Modi government came to power. Why did our Space Department remain isolated for 60-70 years, and why did it work at a slow pace? When that question is answered, then we will understand that on 26 May 2014, the day Modi ji took charge as Prime Minister, a new chapter began, and this journey of space gained momentum and strength…”

The session drew attention to India’s growing prowess in space exploration, the strategic importance of the Department of Space, and its contributions to national security and technological innovation. Members from different parties participated, discussing the roadmap for scientific advancement and human spaceflight capabilities, and the potential of India’s space programme to contribute to its vision of a developed nation by 2047.

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