Congress hails successful launch of India’s imaging satellite; slams Modi government for ‘attack’ on ISRO
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had claimed that the Modi government has an “aggressive privatisation agenda” for the space programme just as it had for nuclear energy
Congress members celebrated the successful launch of India's first imaging satellite in geo-orbit by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday, September 4, 2026. They praised the mission as a significant morale booster for the agency, which had faced criticism from various quarters. The Congress party, known for its commitment to scientific temper and space research, expressed immense pride in the scientists, engineers, and researchers behind the achievement.
ISRO's GSLV rocket successfully placed the over 2,300 kg payload into a precise orbit. The launch marked ISRO's maiden success of the year 2026. The party's leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh, and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, all congratulated the ISRO team on the successful mission. They highlighted the launch as a landmark achievement and a boost to the nation's strategic capabilities.
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