Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 rocket, which placed the 6.5-tonne BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. He described the event as a significant stride and a proud milestone in India's space journey, highlighting its role in strengthening the nation's heavy-lift capability and its growing presence in the global commercial launch market. The Prime Minister also emphasized the mission's contribution to India's self-reliance ('Aatmanirbhar Bharat') and its foundation for future missions like Gaganyaan.