ISRO scientists working tirelessly for welfare of entire humanity: PM Modi on Aditya-L1 launch

Aditya-L1 launched at 11.50 am, with a live broadcast showing hundreds of spectators cheering wildly for the ambitious mission of ISRO.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated on the successful launching of India's first space-based observatory to study the Sun.

"After the success of Chandrayaan-3, India continues its space journey. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at @isro for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1. Our tireless scientific efforts will continue in order to develop a better understanding of the Universe for the welfare of entire humanity," tweeted PM Modi.

Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, too, hailed the successful launch of the solar mission, saying that Aditya-L1 opens a glorious new chapter in our space journey. "The successful launch of Bharat’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 opens a glorious new chapter in our space journey! I congratulate the scientists and engineers at @isro on this remarkable milestone. This stellar achievement would certainly contribute richly to our understanding of the solar system", the Vice President posted on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his warm greetings on the successful launch of India's first solar mission, Aditya L1. In his post on ‘X’, the Home Minister said "Time and again our scientists have proved their might and brilliance. The nation is proud and delighted over the successful launch of Aditya L1, India's first solar mission. Kudos to the team ISRO for this unparalleled accomplishment," he added.

Shah said that the launch marks a giant stride towards fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Mogi ji's vision of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'(self-reliant India) in the space sector, in the 'Amrit Kaal'.", "Aditya L1 will take an approach similar to Chandrayaan-3 to reach its designated spot. ", "ISRO successfully launched India's maiden solar mission,

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of India’s first solar mission, Aditya -L1.

“Congratulations on the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1. This is yet another feather in @isro’s cap. Their achievements continue to inspire the nation and raise our global profile,” EAM Jaishankar posted on his official handle on ‘X’, formerly Twitter, on Saturday.

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge said they were indebted to hard-working scientists at the country's space agency.

In a post on the social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, he said, "'तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय' - Lead me from darkness to light. We are indebted and grateful to our scientists, space engineers, researchers and our hard-working personnel at ISRO for the successful launch of AdityaL1 - Solar Observation Mission. Together, we celebrate their success and honour them with our gratitude"

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sharma expressed his greetings to the ISRO and said “ॐ सूर्याय नमः”, following the successful launching of Aditya-L1.

Himanta tweeted "Huge congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of Aditya-L1. A momentous occasion for Bharat, where for thousands of years we have revered Surya Dev. The information from this mission will give a huge boost to a wide range of ongoing efforts; from agriculture to scientific research!"