Lucknow, 25 Aug (HS): Group Captain Shubhanshu

Shukla, who waved the tricolour at the International Space Centre as the

mission pilot of Axiom Mission 4, was greeted warmly when he arrived in Lucknow

on Monday. A roadshow was organized from the airport to the City Montessori School

(CMS) at Gomtinagar Extension. At Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport,

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal welcomed

him. Many schoolchildren and supporters greeted him at the airport. Students

stood on both sides of the road, holding the tricolor, to greet Shubhanshu. Despite the rain, there was no lack in the enthusiasm of

the students.

Shubhanshu

enthralled the pupils at CMS in Gomtinagar Extension, saying, I have a

very different feeling today. I am appreciative for what you have done.

He remarked I'm not as talented as you. You will make significant improvements

in the future as well. Shubhanshu stated, I have been working for the last

year. I was presented with the perfect opportunity at the appropriate moment.

No one asked me what I was doing at the station. Everyone wanted to know how I

got to be an astronaut. I am overjoyed; I received several surprises. Lucknow

is my home, and I am thrilled to be here.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told reporters that

I am feeling proud to welcome astronaut and pride of our country Shubhanshu

Shukla. Today is a very special and important day for Uttar Pradesh. He is

always a source of inspiration for today's young generation and the coming

generations of the country. Many congratulations to Shubhanshu for making

Indians living all over the world proud. Many arches have been built in the

city by Lucknow Municipal Corporation to welcome astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.

Civic felicitation will also be done in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath in Lok Bhavan.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi