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Ahead of Sunita Williams' ‘homecoming’, PM Modi pens letter to ‘illustrious daughter of India’

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 March 2025
PM Narendra Modi has written a letter to Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, praising her efforts and inviting her to visit India. Williams, who was stranded on the ISS for over 9 months, is now returning to Earth. Modi expressed his concern and conveyed India's pride in her achievements, stressing the deep bond with its illustrious daughter.
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