Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Aug 23: As the big screen at the renovated clock tower at Lal Chowk Srinagar announced successful landing of Chandrayan-3 on the moon, locals and large number of tourists welcomed the historic development amid praises on the Indian Space Organisation (ISRO).
Hundreds of locals and tourists assembled at the clock tower at Lal Chowk and watched the Chandrayan-3 landing on the moon. The crowd raised slogans and welcomed the development. Showering praises at the ISRO, the tourists said successful landing was a historic moment.
The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, was telecasted live on the Big screen installed in Srinagar’s commercial hub, clock tower (Ghanta Ghar). The momentous event was witnessed by both locals and tourists with all the joy and happiness.
“I am very happy and thrilled to be a part of this historic moment. My happiness knows no bounds right now, and I would like to congratulate the entire nation for this remarkable achievement,” said Sanjay, a tourist from Maharashtra, said.
A woman tourist from Gujrat said: “This is a significant accomplishment, and its benefits will be known to our future generations, who will benefit from this. Despite not being a citizen of Jammu and Kashmir, I am here as a tourist, and I am extremely pleased to be a part of this historical moment right here at Srinagar’s famous clock tower.”
She said that, “Today is the highlight of our Kashmir trip, and our joy is indescribable. We are witnessing all of this from Kashmir, and it feels like a dream to us.”
Earlier, special prayers were held at the Hazratbal shrine for the successful landing of Chandrayan-3 on the moon. “Special prayers held at Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. #Chandrayaan3Landing #Chandrayaan #ISRO #IndiaOnTheMoon,” tweeted DC Srinagar, Ajaz Asad.
