PM Modi condoles demise of Professor Shashikumar Chitre

Published By : Admin | January 11, 2021 | 11:06 IST

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Professor Shashikumar Chitre.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened to hear of the demise of Professor Shashikumar Chitre. He will be remembered for his work in astrophysics and subjects like solar physics, gravitational lensing and science education. His valuable work will continue inspiring students in the times to come. Om Shanti."

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Prime Minister highlights efforts to preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage
June 18, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted efforts to preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage and said that India’s cultural heritage is being preserved, celebrated and carried forward with renewed vigour.

The Prime Minister stated that guided by the vision of ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’, efforts ranging from the repatriation of antiquities to strengthening spiritual and pilgrimage infrastructure are reconnecting people with India’s timeless traditions.

In a post on X, he said;

“India’s cultural heritage is being preserved, celebrated and carried forward with renewed vigour.

Guided by the vision of ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’, efforts ranging from the repatriation of antiquities to strengthening spiritual and pilgrimage infrastructure are reconnecting people with India’s timeless traditions.

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