Shubhanshu Shukla Receives Hero’s Welcome in Lucknow

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first ISRO astronaut to reach the International Space Station and the second Indian in space, receives a grand welcome in his hometown Lucknow

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Shukla landed at Lucknow Airport and was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak amid cheers and chants of pride

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Deputy CM Pathak hailed the moment, saying: “Today is a big day for Lucknow. The son of Bharat, the son of Lucknow, set foot in Lucknow”

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After the airport reception, Shukla headed to City Montessori School, Gomtinagar, for a felicitation ceremony attended by senior leaders

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The Lucknow Municipal Corporation approved naming a road—from Sitapur Main Road to Florence Nightingale School—Shubhanshu Shukla Marg to honour his service

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LMC planned welcome gates at prominent city locations, while a victory parade from the airport to Gomti Nagar Extension was set for August 25

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Shukla flew aboard the Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS in June 2025, spending nearly 20 days conducting scientific experiments—becoming the first Indian on the ISS

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His return marks a pivotal moment in India's space journey. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders hailed his safe return as a proud milestone

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Students from his alma mater cheered him on, feeling inspired to follow in his footsteps and make India proud

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