Lucknow, Aug 28 (Agency) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday expressed his delight joy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s to celebrate National Space Day on August 23 every year, naming the landing site of the lander as ‘Shiv Shakti Point’ and designating the point on the moon with symbols of Chandrayaan-2 as Tiranga Point. While reacting to the announcements, the CM expressed his gratitude towards PM Modi and highlighted how these announcements signify India’s commitment to global welfare in the context of a new India. On the announcement of National Space Day, he said that the inspiring memory of achieving the remarkable feat of unfurling the tricolour on the moon will now be kept alive in the hearts of the people by celebrating National Space Day on August 23 every year.
The decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will create a creative and inspiring atmosphere for space research in the country,” he wrote on social media.Reacting to the announcement regarding Chandrayaan-2, Yogi said, ” Naming the point on the moon where Chandrayaan-2 left its mark as the ‘Tiranga’ by PM Modi sends a message to the people of the country to never lose hope in the face of failure. This ‘Tiranga’ symbolizes strong willpower, resilience, and continuous effort, becoming an inspiration for every endeavor in India. “Expressing his happiness over naming the location where Chandrayaan-3’s lander landed after Lord Shiva, he stated that the act of naming it after Lord Shiva, who carries the moon on his head, embodies the essence of well-being. “The naming of this point as ‘Shiva Shakti’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi signifies New India’s commitment to global welfare,” he said.