Yesterday, at the headquarters of space agency ISRO, a vast group of 70 school children across the country has been present to witness the historic lunar landing of Chandrayaan 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also present there, met and interacted with all the children as soon as he arrived.

After losing communication with the Vikram lander, Modi consoled ISRO staff employees and chairman, Dr.K.Shivan. He also went on to appreciate students efforts in understanding a complete picture of what’s happening in space. Modi told them not to be disappointed by any hurdles in life and have perseverance and endurance at any point in the career.

One of the 70 students, was a boy who made it to headlines with his intriguing question to PM. He asked PM Modi to give him tips to become the President of India. Modi, while laughing, asked the boy why not become the Prime Minister instead. The interaction goes like – “My aim is to become President of India so what steps I should follow,” asked the boy. “Why President? Why not Prime Minister?” replied PM Modi.

Everyone around laughed, too. Also, other students have expressed their ambitions in life and spoke jovially with Modi. He too interacted amicably with students, who got the opportunity to watch the live after they cleared an online space quiz last month. Before leaving, Modi suggested to study well and work hard, followed by a brief interaction with children. He also gave autographs and posed for photos with all the students before he left the centre.