Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Bengaluru as he arrived to congratulate the scientists involved in Chandrayaan-3. Speaking to the crowd, he expressed his admiration for the soldiers, farmers, scientists, and researchers. Modi had returned from the 15th Brics summit in South Africa and was greeted by local artists and a cheering crowd. The event was marked by the waving of the national flag, as the celebration focused on the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), rather than any political party.