Upon successfully reaching the ISS, Shukla will become only the second Indian after IAF Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma achieved the historic feat over four decades ago in 1984 as part of a joint mission by India and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin pointed out that the state Assembly had already passed a resolution House on March 27, against the proposed amendment as it would seriously affect the religious harmony of India, besides the minority Muslim community.

The expressway will pass through nine districts, bringing economic and transport benefits to thousands of people.