Grand welcome awaits Shubhanshu Shukla in Lucknow ahead of return to city today | Latest News India

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will felicitate astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday, when he is expected to return to the city, a government spokesperson said. This will be his first visit to Lucknow after completing a successful mission at the International Space Station (ISS).

The Uttar Pradesh government has organised a grand ceremony under the Department of Science and Technology to honour Shukla, who has been hailed as a national hero. Deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with several other prominent leaders, will also be present at the event, according to a press release.

An accomplished Indian Air Force pilot, Shukla made history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the ISS.

Describing Shukla as a symbol of courage and dedication, Adityanath said: “Your achievement is a proud symbol of courage, dedication, and commitment to science. Today, every Indian, especially the people of Uttar Pradesh, feels honoured.”

The CM added that raising India’s flag in space was a matter of pride for every citizen and that Shukla’s success proved how Uttar Pradesh’s youth were excelling globally in science and technology.