BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally congratulated the scientists who are the successful architects of Chandrayaan 3. He arrived at the Istrac campus a little while ago. ISRO Chairman S Somanath welcomed Modi with flowers.

'My mind was with you even though I was abroad during the soft landing of Chandrayaan 3. You have made the country great. Every corner of the world appreciates India. What has been achieved is an extraordinary achievement. I salute everyone in ISRO.'- Modi said.

The scientists explained the working of the rover to the Prime Minister through graphics. Along with that, he also gave a picture of the lander's shadow on the lunar surface. Somanath responded that he was very happy and proud that the Prime Minister had come to meet him. The Prime Minister arrived in Bengaluru after a two-nation visit.