Chandrayaan-3: Prakash Raj Faces Backlash for Mocking India's Lunar Mission on Social Media

Popular South Indian actor, Prakash Raj, has recently found himself amidst a storm of online criticism and trolling for his controversial tweets concerning India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. While the nation collectively prays for the triumphant arrival of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon's surface, Prakash Raj has taken to social media to ridicule the mission, leading to strong reactions from Twitter users who accuse him of mocking India's scientific endeavor. In this article, we will explore the details of the tweets that sparked this online backlash and the significance of Chandrayaan-3's impending touchdown on the lunar south pole.

Prakash Raj Faces Online Backlash

BREAKING NEWS:- First picture coming from the Moon by #VikramLander Wowww #justasking pic.twitter.com/RNy7zmSp3G

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) August 20, 2023

The controversy surrounding Prakash Raj ignited when he shared a Twitter cartoon depicting a man in traditional attire pouring tea, accompanied by the caption, "Breaking News: The first picture from the moon #VikramLander." Since this tweet surfaced, Prakash Raj has been bombarded with a barrage of trolling and criticism on social media platforms.

1 Repost = Salute to ISRO1 Like = Slap to people like Prakash Raj who are ridiculing Chandayan 3 cuz they hate Modi. pic.twitter.com/vJfz3yqcCA

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) August 21, 2023

One user expressed their disappointment, saying, "You're not just targeting a specific group; you're disrespecting the entire nation." Another user, equally disheartened, commented, "You should be ashamed of yourself." A third individual raised a critical question, "Are you unpatriotic? You enjoy the benefits here but criticize it. Chandrayaan 3 will succeed, and every Indian is praying for its success. People like Prakash Raj, urban naxals, and anti-nationals won't be tolerated."

Anticipated Touchdown on August 23

The Chandrayaan-3 mission, spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has garnered immense anticipation and support across the nation. As the mission progresses into its final phase, all eyes are set on the scheduled landing on the lunar south pole, slated for August 23. However, the magnitude of this achievement should not be underestimated.

#MannKiBaat #justasking https://t.co/I1OVuHOg4e

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) August 20, 2023

Landing on the lunar surface is a complex and challenging endeavor, fraught with uncertainties. The success of Chandrayaan-3 would be a testament to India's growing prowess in space exploration. Consequently, both ISRO and the entire nation are anxiously awaiting this significant day, hopeful that it will mark another milestone in India's space exploration journey.

- PTC PUNJABI