NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, OCT 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to APJ Abdul Kalam, saying India can never forget his indelible contribution towards national development, be it as a scientist or the country’s president.
Kalam served as the 11th president of India between 2002-07 and earned the respect and admiration of people and political parties across the spectrum for his simple living and non-partisan conduct.
Tributes to Dr. Kalam on his Jayanti. India can never forget his indelible contribution towards national development, be it as a scientist and as the President of India. His life journey gives strength to millions. pic.twitter.com/5Evv2NVax9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2020
He is also credited with opening the doors of the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the masses and came to be affectionately called the ”People’s President”.
Dream, Dream, Dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action. – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
I pay my humble tributes to the 'People's President', Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary today. He was an epitome of simplicity & knowledge. #DrAPJAbdulKalam pic.twitter.com/zOCUl78sab
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 15, 2020
He continued with his quest to guide and inspire the new generation with his speaking tours across the country after his term was over.
On his 89th birth anniversary, Modi tweeted, “Tributes to Dr Kalam on his Jayanti. India can never forget his indelible contribution towards national development, be it as a scientist and as the President of India. His life journey gives strength to millions.”
The prime minister also tagged a short clip of his laudatory references to Kalam in past.
Kalam will always remain an inspiration to every Indian: VP Naidu
Kalam was born in 1931 in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu.
Describing Kalam as ”People’s President”, Naidu said he was an epitome of simplicity and knowledge.
“He made invaluable contribution in strengthening India’s defence & space capabilities. He will always remain an inspiration to every Indian,” the Vice President Secretariat tweeted quoting Naidu.
The vice president quoted Kalam’s words, “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”
Kalam, who died in 2015, also earned the sobriquet ”Missile Man of India” for his role in the development of India’s missile programmes.