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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Remembering "Missile Man" Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his 1st death anniversary Wednesday July 27,2016


Scientist, president, mentor - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is remembered for his contributions to the country in many roles.

Popularly remembered as 'People's President' and 'Missile Man', Dr Kalam's demise on July 27, 2015 left the nation in shock and pain.Dr A P J Abdul Kalam had collapsed while delivering a lecture to the management students of the IIM-Shillong on July 27 ,2015 and was rushed to the Bethany hospital, where he was declared dead due to a massive cardiac arrest.

The humble president was a great scientist, an inspiring leader, and above anything else, he was a simple and a very strong human being. His speeches and interactions, particularly with students, inspired millions.

His quotes and lectures motivated, encouraged and inspired the youth to strive to fulfill their dreams. And by sharing his experiences with young minds, he would ignite the wings of fire among them to work hard and achieve their dreams.

His death left a void in the lives of everyone he had touched with his simplicity and warmth.
Conferred with India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna, Dr Kalam was instrumental in India's civilian space program and military missile development efforts. He also played a pivotal organizational and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.

Foundation stone for Dr Abdul Kalam memorial laid at Rameswaram and Statue of Dr APJ Abdul Unveiled




Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday July 27,2016 laid the foundation stone for a national memorial dedicated to country's former President A P J Abdul Kalam in Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu, marking the first death anniversary of the 'missile man'

An exhibition named "Mission of Life" depicting the life of Dr Kalam and his achievements towards nation building was also inaugurated.

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu also tweeted a picture of the Kalam memorial on Twitter.

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