Ancient Wisdom: Did Sage Bharadwaj Precede the Wright Brothers?

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has sparked discussion by claiming that the ancient Indian sage Bharadwaj conceptualized aircraft, predating the Wright Brothers. In a university convocation speech, she encouraged studying ancient texts for unprecedented insights, highlighting India's rich historical contributions to science and technology.

In a thought-provoking speech, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel asserted that the concept of aircraft predates modern history and was first envisioned by Vedic-era sage Bharadwaj, not the famed Wright Brothers.

Hosting a convocation at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Patel championed the study of ancient Indian texts, deeming them treasure troves of immense historical discoveries.

Citing examples from Hindu epics and historical papers, she further urged educational institutions to translate these texts widely, while applauding India's current educational progress under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)