Published 11:31 IST, September 7th 2019
Virender Sehwag pens an ode for ISRO, says our 'spirit is alive'
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praised the efforts of the ISRO scientists and affirmed his support to the space organization & dedicated an ode to them
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praised the efforts of the ISRO scientists and affirmed his support to the space organization after ISRO's plan to soft-land Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module on the Lunar surface did not go as per script in the early hours of Saturday, with the lander losing communication with ground stations during its final descent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked ISRO scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the moon mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a "new dawn and better tomorrow".He upheld that there were no setbacks in science, just efforts and experiments, and highlighted the significance of resilience and tenacity to India's ethos. After his speech, PM Modi also consoled an emotional ISRO Chairman K Sivan, reassuring him with a warm hug and several pats on the back.
Virender Sehwag's ode to brave ISRO scientists
The former Indian opener took to his social media handle to voice his support for ISRO. Virender Sehwag had some encouraging words for the scientists as he conveyed it in the form of a short poem. Sehwag said that even though the dream was incomplete the hopes were still alive and that ISRO was an organization that was known for their fighting spirit. Virender Sehwag gave a rallying call to place trust in the organization to conclude his tweet and said that we will succeed.
''The dream is incomplete but the spirits are alive ISRO is one where difficulties are embarrassed. We will succeed'', Sehwag wrote.
PM Modi draws inspiration from ISRO scientists
PM Modi said that ISRO is a source of inspiration: "As important as the final result is the journey and the efforts. I can proudly say that efforts were worth it and so was the journey. Our team worked hard and traveled far and those teachings will always remain with us. We will look back on the journey and effort with great satisfaction. The learning from today will make us stronger and better. There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon. It is our culture to work hard without worrying about the result. Our history of thousand years has proven several times that we don't stop when the problem arrives. ISRO is also an example of our strong will power."
The Prime Minister also added: "We have to remember that the journey of Chandrayaan has been magnificent. During this entire mission, the country has been proud and happy several times. Right now, our orbiter is revolving around the moon swiftly. No matter wherever I was - in-country or outside - I always took information about Chandrayaan. ISRO is one of the best space stations because of your hard work. It was your hard work that you hoisted the national flag in Mars in your first attempt. Our Chandrayaan informed the world that there is water in the Moon. These were results of your hard work. We have launched more than 100 satellites together by setting a new record. When ISRO has an encyclopedia of success then few obstructions will not take your flight out of trajectory. Our culture, our mentality, our thinking teaches us that we should not be unhappy and depressed."
Updated 12:10 IST, September 7th 2019