Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:12am on 19 Mar 2025,Wednesday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams after her safe return from a nine-month mission at the International Space Station. Modi hailed Williams and Crew 9 for their resilience, calling them an inspiration. “The Earth missed you,” he wrote on X. President Murmu lauded their perseverance, calling their journey a testament to determination and teamwork. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders also praised Williams, emphasizing her historic contribution to space exploration. Williams’ ancestral village in Gujarat is planning grand celebrations, including fireworks and a procession, to honor her achievements.
