Updated On: 25 August, 2025 11:15 AM IST | Tarun Verma
Lucknow turned celebratory on Monday as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space, returned to his hometown after completing NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. A grand road show was organised to honour his achievement, where thousands of residents waved the tricolour and cheered for him. (Pics/PTI)

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People of Lucknow welcomed Group Captain Shukla to his hometown by waving the tricolour. Children showed enthusiasm and cheered for Shukla during the road show.
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Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak also welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla upon the latter`s arrival in Lucknow.

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla waves to the public during his road show in Lucknow.
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Dy CM Pathak called it a "big day" for Lucknow as Shubhanshu Shukla returned after NASA`s Axiom-4 space mission.

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The residence of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was decorated ahead of his arrival after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS) in Lucknow.
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