From Space Frontiers to Political Zingers: PM Modi Praises Skyroot’s 28-Year-Old Team While Taking a Swipe at Rahul Gandhi
From Space Frontiers to Political Zingers: PM Modi Praises Skyroot’s 28-Year-Old Team While Taking a Swipe at Rahul Gandhi Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi combined national celebration with sharp political satire. Addressing reporters outside Parliament, PM Modi highlighted the recent historic orbital launch by Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace , praising the young team that engineered the feat. In doing so, he delivered a witty jibe aimed at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The Jibe: "Not Talking About a 56-Year-Old Youth" In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Modi celebrated India’s growing footprint in private space exploration, pointing out that the milestone was achieved by genuine Gen-Z and millennial talent: "India’s youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these ha...