Prakash Raj Mocks Chandrayaan-3 Mission, Gets Brutally Slammed By Netizens

As India eagerly awaits the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the Moon’s south pole this Wednesday, actor Prakash Raj’s recent tweet has sparked controversy on social media. The South Indian actor posted a cartoon portraying a man in traditional attire pouring tea, terming it as the “first picture from the Moon.”

BREAKING NEWS:-
First picture coming from the Moon by #VikramLander Wowww #justasking pic.twitter.com/RNy7zmSp3G

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) August 20, 2023

Raj’s tweet received severe backlash from numerous X (formerly Twitter) users who accused him of mocking the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Comedian Appurv Gupta criticized Raj’s post, highlighting the distinction between political ideology and patriotism. Many users echoed Gupta’s sentiment, urging Raj to show respect for the mission regardless of his political stance.

The problem with Hate is, once you start hating someone then eventually your hate becomes so strong that you start hating everyone.

You forgot the difference between the person, ideology and national achievement.

Everything looks the same!

Sad to see a talented actor… https://t.co/c1uxSPHlEv

— APPURV GUPTA (@appurv_gupta) August 21, 2023

Several users expressed their disapproval of Raj’s tweet, deeming it derogatory and an attempt to belittle the hard work of the scientists behind Chandrayaan-3. Some users speculated that Raj’s post aimed to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party but ended up as a hate post against the country.

Highlighting a concerning perspective, another X user noted that certain citizens seemed to be hoping for the failure of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander in order to criticize the Modi government.

India is the only Country where Psuedo-Activists, comedians, Opposition & Youtubers praying for #VikramLander of Chandrayaan 3 to fail so that they can Pin down the Modi Govt.

Desh Jaaye Bhaad Main. https://t.co/v8nbu6gL49

— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) August 20, 2023

Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14 from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, entered lunar orbit on August 5. The mission is poised for a soft landing on August 23.