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'When Chandrayaan-3 scientists return to Earth...': Rajbhar's gaffe after Rajasthan MLA's bizarre remark

Rajbhar's comment triggered amusement and mockery across social media platforms. Many called it a 'blunder,' while others accused him of being uninformed about the mission

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FP Staff|Aug 24, 2023, 12:56:12 IST

People across the country and the world celebrated Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the moon, and soon after that several politicians rushed to extend their congratulations.However, in their eagerness, a handful of leaders accidently revealed their lack of understanding regarding the Chandrayaan-3 mission.Among them, Uttar Pradesh MLA and SBSP chief OP Rajbhar stood out, as his bizarre statement on the Chandrayaan-3 mission soon became viral.In an interview, Rajbhar said, “I thank Indian scientists for their hard work and research. I congratulate them on their achievement with Chandrayaan-3. Once they safely return to Earth tomorrow, the entire country should welcome them.”The UP MLA's comment triggered amusement and mockery across social media platforms. Many called it a "blunder," while others accused him of being uninformed about the mission.Earlier, Rajasthan's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ashok Chandna, made a bizarre statement and said, "salute to all the passengers who journeyed to the Moon."India has now secured its place as the fourth nation globally to effectively deploy a rover on the Moon, following the footsteps of the United States, Russia, and China, thereby etching its identity in the chronicles of lunar exploration.With inputs from agencies

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First Published:Aug 24, 2023, 12:36:59 IST
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