New Delhi, March 18 -- With NASA astronaut all set to return to earth from International Space Station (ISS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his concern for the 'daughter of India'.

"Even though you are thousands of miles away, you remain close to our hearts," said PM Narendra Modi's heartfelt letter sent to Sunita Williams through astronaut Mike Massimino.

Earlier, PM Modi met Massimino at an event and requested that this letter from him and the people of India must reach her. PM Modi even wished Williams strength and a safe return, reaffirming India's deep bond with its illustrious daughter. Later, Sunita expressed her gratitude to PM Modi and India.

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