Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have extended their congratulations to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface.With the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, India became the first country to touch down on the South Pole of the Moon.National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah took to the social media platform X to convey his elation and admiration for the ISRO scientists.“So very pleased for the scientists at ISRO. After the setback with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019 they dusted themselves off, wiped off the tears of disappointment & started again determined to succeed. They have taught us that a setback is not a failure, its a lesson to learn from. Today India became the 1st nation to land a probe softly on the south side of the moon. Hats off to the “Never Give In” spirit exemplified by ISRO,” Abdullah wrote.So very pleased for the scientists at @isro. After the setback with #Chandrayaan2 in 2019 they dusted themselves off, wiped off the tears of disappointment & started again determined to succeed. They have taught us that a setback is not a failure, its a lesson to learn from.…— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 23, 2023Mehbooba Mufti, the President of the Peoples Democratic Party, echoed similar sentiments, writing, “Heartiest congratulations to ISRO for Chandrayaan-3s successful landing on the moon. A proud moment for all of us which wouldnt have been possible without their sheer perseverance & dedication.”Jammu-Kashmir LG, Congress, BJP politicians laud ISRO for Chandrayaan-3Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha wished the space agency for their successful lunar mission, writing on X, “India is on the moon! Heartiest Congratulations to team ISRO for success of Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. Absolutely momentous achievement and important milestone in the development of Indias space programme.”India is on the moon! Heartiest Congratulations to team @ISRO for success of #Chandrayaan3 lunar mission. Absolutely momentous achievement and important milestone in the development of Indias space programme. pic.twitter.com/Dx1PdLprRz— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 23, 2023Cutting across political lines, well wishes came from all sides of the spectrum for Chandrayaan-3s success. BJPs Jammu and Kashmir spokesperson Altaf Thakur heaped praises on ISRO for its achievement, saying, “Indeed a proud moment for the nation as Chandrayaan-3 made successful lunar landing at 6:04 pm. ISRO deserves all praise for the grand success.”Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Vikar Rasool Wani wrote, “My heartiest congratulations to ISRO and the entire team of the mission. A proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳 on the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3.”My heartiest congratulations to @isro and the entire team of the mission. A proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳 on the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3. pic.twitter.com/AOvq1QXgBI— Vikar Rasool Wani (@vikar_rasool) August 23, 2023
