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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam on his 84th birth anniversary Thursday Oct 15,2015

 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his 84th birth anniversary


"Salutations to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary", Prime Minister Modi said in an official release.

PM Modi will also unveil a statue of the former President and inaugurate a photo exhibition in the capital as part of Kalam's birth anniversary celebrations.

Bharat Ratna awardee Abdul Kalam, who passed away on July 27, was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

Before becoming the President, Abdul Kalam had spent four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

He was involved in India's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts, earning him the title of 'Missile man'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's bust at DRDO complex in New Delhi on Thursday Oct 15,2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's bust at DRDO complex in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: PIB

PM Modi Salutes Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on His 84th Birth Anniversary 


Goldsmith M.G.Ashok from Vellore shows his miniature carving of Dr. Kalam on a pencil
Goldsmith M.G.Ashok from Vellore shows his miniature carving of Dr. Kalam on a pencil. Photo: C. Venkatachalapathy 

DMDK leader Vijayakanth paying floral tributes to the portrait of former President APJ Abdul Kalam near his samadhi at Pei Karumbu near Rameswaram.on the occasion of his 84th birth anniversary Oct 15,2015
DMDK leader Vijayakanth paying floral tributes to the portrait of former President APJ Abdul Kalam near his samadhi at Pei Karumbu near Rameswaram.on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Photo: L. Balachandar 

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture of former President APJ Abdul Kalam to pay him tributes on his 84th birth anniversary at Golden Sea Beach, Puri, Odisha on Wednesday Oct 14,2015
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture of former President APJ Abdul Kalam to pay him tributes on his 84th birth anniversary at Golden Sea Beach, Puri, Odisha on Wednesday.
 

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