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Congress alleges Modi government is limiting ISRO’s role
✍️ orissapost.com
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 07:52 PM
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The Congress party claims the Modi administration is deliberately curbing the Indian Space Research Organisation’s functions, as reported by OrissaPost.
Congress leaders have publicly accused the Narendra Modi government of intentionally restricting the mandate of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). A party spokesperson reiterated the claim in a statement, saying that policy decisions are being taken to curb ISRO’s autonomy and operational scope.
The allegation surfaced in a recent article on OrissaPost, which quoted Congress officials without providing detailed evidence. The party argues that such moves could hamper India’s space ambitions and affect ongoing projects.
The Ministry of Space and ISRO have not responded to the accusations at the time of publishing. Analysts note that any formal policy shift would likely be documented in government orders, but no such orders have been disclosed publicly.
The controversy adds to the broader political debate over the government's handling of scientific institutions, with opposition parties seeking to highlight perceived interference.
The allegation surfaced in a recent article on OrissaPost, which quoted Congress officials without providing detailed evidence. The party argues that such moves could hamper India’s space ambitions and affect ongoing projects.
The Ministry of Space and ISRO have not responded to the accusations at the time of publishing. Analysts note that any formal policy shift would likely be documented in government orders, but no such orders have been disclosed publicly.
The controversy adds to the broader political debate over the government's handling of scientific institutions, with opposition parties seeking to highlight perceived interference.