Title: Chandrayaan-3 Success Raises Calls for Reparations from British Government
London: The success of India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has sparked a heated debate on social media, with a British TV channel moderator suggesting that India should no longer seek funds from the British government. This remark has ignited a wave of responses from netizens, demanding that Britain return the alleged 45 trillion worth of looted property from India’s colonial past.
Yesterday, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft made a historic landing on the moon, marking a significant achievement for India. The scientific community worldwide has applauded this momentous event, particularly its successful exploration of the lunar South Pole.
Taking note of this accomplishment, G.P. from Britain, news channel anchor Patrick Christ, expressed his admiration for India’s feat on Twitter. However, he also suggested that it was time for India to return the 2.3 billion pounds (Rs. 24,000 crore) in foreign funding it received from Britain between 2016 and 2021, asserting that India should no longer rely on British funds and that the government should convey this message.
In response to Christ’s tweet, netizens came forward to voice their dissent, arguing that British nationals should address a longstanding issue – the alleged looting of property valued at 42 trillion, which includes iconic artifacts like the Kohinoor crown currently held by the British Queen. They asserted that these treasures should be returned to India as a form of reparations for the country’s colonial past.
Social media has since become a platform for users to express their opinions on the matter, highlighting the strength of the Indian economy in comparison to its former British rulers. Netizens focused on the potential economic impact of recovering the alleged looted property, as well as the symbolic importance of rectifying historical injustices.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether the British government will respond to the calls for restitution. While India celebrates its recent space exploration triumph, it appears that the country’s colonial past continues to influence conversations around bilateral relations and historical grievances.