'Instead of Shubhanshu Shukla...': Congress' Udit Raj bats for a Dalit astronaut; says NASA doesn't conduct exam for selection

Congress leader Udit Raj sparked controversy by suggesting a Dalit astronaut should have been chosen for the Axiom-4 mission instead of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Raj argued that opportunities for marginalized communities were limited during Rakesh Sharma's spaceflight. He believes a Dalit or OBC candidate could have been selected for this mission, highlighting the need for representation.
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