MODI THE MASTER COMMUNICATOR
Since 1981, inspired by curiosity to find the Apple in the sky, I have been a regular space watcher, keeping tabs on various launches and events related to space.
Most of the time, my excitement and happiness were mostly personal, and I had very few people to share them with. In fact, though Chandrayaan 1 was a widely known event, it did not evoke such grassroots-level interest.
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Surprisingly, the participation of Narendra Modi in space events like Mangalyaan reaching Mars, its budget, and his reaction to the team during the failure of Chandrayaan-2 last time, has evoked a deep sense of pride and ownership in the accomplishments of the team, similar to the one during cricket matches.
Today, at the success of Chandrayaan 3, it has been nearly 5 hours since the achievement, and we can still hear the blasts of crackers intermittently.
Whether you like him or hate him, he is a master communicator in delivering the message to his citizens.
