Students cheer for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during road show in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to reach space, received a grand welcome from students during a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on Monday.

Students welcomed Group Captain Shukla to his hometown in Lucknow by waving the Tricolour. Children showed enthusiasm and cheered for Shukla during the roadshow. He was headed to City Montessori School in Gomtinagar for a felicitation ceremony.

#WATCH | Lucknow: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla receives a rousing welcome from students and people of Lucknow who have gathered on both sides of the road, as his victory parade reaches Gomtinagar. pic.twitter.com/ZnQxTdxeNV

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Earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak received Shubhanshu Shukla at the Lucknow airport. Speaking to reporters, Brajesh Pathak said that the Uttar Pradesh government has organised an event to honour Group Captain Shukla.

“The son of Lucknow and India, Shubhanshu Shukla’s arrival is being awaited by the whole of Lucknow. We welcome our beloved as he comes home, and we feel proud of his achievements. Shubhanshu Shukla has shown a way to the world. The UP government has organised a big event to honour him today… He is an inspiration for the youth”, he said.

#WATCH | Ahead of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s arrival in Lucknow, UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, “The son of Lucknow and India, Shubhanshu Shukla’s arrival is being awaited by the whole of Lucknow… We welcome our beloved as he comes home, and we feel proud of his… pic.twitter.com/4UmYT7MfGP

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Deputy CM Pathak called it a “big day” for Lucknow as Shubhanshu Shukla returned after NASA’s Axiom-4 space mission. “Today is a big day for Lucknow. The son of Bharat, the son of Lucknow, set foot in Lucknow. Ever since he returned to earth from space, the people of Lucknow were eagerly waiting for his arrival. Today, that moment is finally here. We welcome Shubhanshu Shukla with warmth and love,” the Deputy CM said.

Shukla’s mother stated that the entire family was visiting the airport to receive him, further stating that they were really excited to meet him after a long period of time. “My son is coming home after 1.5 years. I am very happy and excited to meet him after so long. We will welcome him warmly. The entire family is going to the airport to welcome him”, she said.

Group Captain Shukla, who returned to Earth on July 15 after completing NASA’s Axiom-4 (AX-4) space mission, landed in Delhi on August 17. (ANI)