PM Modi spoke to Subhanshu Shukla, Here’s the full conversation

PM Modi posted a video of his conversation with Shubhanshu Shukla on his micro blogging site X.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla today on Saturday, who is presently on a visit to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's Axiom 4 mission, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

PM Modi posted a video of his conversation with Shubhanshu Shukla on his micro blogging site X and gave this information about this.

I had a wonderful conversation with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he shared his experiences from the International Space Station. Watch the special interaction! https://t.co/MoMR5ozRRA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 28, 2025

PM Modi asked Shubhanshu Shukla that Shubh (auspicious) is in your name and your journey is also an auspicious (Shubh) beginning of a new era. PM greets him and congratulating him saying that I heartily congratulate you for waving the flag of India in space.

PM Modi And Subhanshu Sukla Conversation

PM Modi asked Shubhanshu Shukla if everything is fine there? Shubhanshu Shukla replied, 'I am absolutely fine. This is a new experience for me. This journey is not only mine, but of the whole country. When I was young, I never thought that I would be able to become an astronaut'.

PM Asked About Carrot Halwa

After this, PM asked Shubhanshu Shukla whether you fed the carrot halwa you took with you to your colleagues? To this, Shubhanshu Shukla smiled and said that I wanted my colleagues to taste it. We all sat together and ate and everyone liked it very much.

16 Times Sunrise In A Day

PM Modi asked Shubhanshu Shukla that you have got the privilege of orbiting the earth. Which part of the earth are you passing through right now? On this, Shubhanshu Shukla said that just a while ago we were passing over Hawaii. We orbit 16 times a day and see the sunrise 16 times a day.

Shubhanshu Shukla is the second astronaut from India to go to space and the first astronaut of the country to go to the International Space Station. He has reached the ISS for the Axiom mission. Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and America are also with him.

Proud Moment For India

This flight of Shubhanshu Shukla is a new beginning for India. While ISRO is already making the country proud with missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, now, with private and international cooperation, Indian scientists and travelers are getting opportunities on the global stage. This journey of Shubhanshu will prove to be inspirational for the generations to come.