India Had Planes Before Wright Brothers: Shivraj Sparks Debate After Anurag's 'Astronaut' Hanuman

| Aug 26, 2025, 09:58:31 PM | TOI.in
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India’s ancient science debate has reignited after Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan declared that India had the legendary “Pushpak Vimaan” long before the Wright Brothers invented the modern airplane. Speaking at IISER Bhopal, Chouhan said that India’s scientific knowledge was highly advanced thousands of years ago, with mentions of planes, drones, and missiles in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. His comments came just days after BJP leader Anurag Thakur called Lord Hanuman the “first astronaut” for his space-defying leap to Lanka, sparking a viral discussion across the country. Chouhan stressed that when the world was in darkness, India was giving light through knowledge and technology. The remarks have triggered a nationwide debate, is this cultural pride, mythological metaphor, or a reimagining of India’s scientific legacy? The clash of narratives, from Pushpak Vimaan to Wright Brothers. is fueling conversations on India’s ancient roots, modern identity, and the balance between tradition and science.

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