On the occasion of former President of India Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and other leaders paid their respects by remembering him. The nation celebrates this day as World Student’s Day every year.
PM Modi tweeted recalling him, “Dr. A tribute to Kalam on his birth anniversary. His indelible contribution to the development of India as a scientist and president can never be forgotten. His life journey gives strength to millions of people.”
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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
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Union home minister Amit Shah said, “Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was a visionary leader and architect of India’s space and missile programs, who always wanted to build a strong and self-reliant India. His immortal legacy in science and education is a symbol of inspiration.”
Remembering Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his jayanti. A visionary leader and architect of India’s space & missile programmes, who always wanted to build a strong and self-reliant India. His immortal legacy in the field of science and education is an epitome of inspiration. pic.twitter.com/QzPW7IDMWs
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 15, 2020
Expressing admiration for the renowned scientist, several politicians cutting across party lines, took to social media to pay tributes to the leader.
Tributes to the Missile Man and Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/rmZNN5xnhV
— BJP (@BJP4India) October 15, 2020
On his birth anniversary, we pay our heartfelt tribute to former President of India & Bharat Ratna Shri APJ Abdul Kalam.
His remarkable vision, steadfast determination & unyielding passion, all for the progress of India, places him in the club of our Nation’s greatest leaders. pic.twitter.com/miKgZOW12q
— Congress (@INCIndia) October 15, 2020
Remembering former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his jayanti.
Committed to realising the dream of New and Strong India, Kalam Sahab dedicated his whole life for building India’s future.
He will continue to inspire our coming generations. Tributes to him on his jayanti.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 15, 2020
Paying my heartfelt respect to the Former President of India, Missile Man, Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his birth anniversary.
He was remembered as a People’s President who inspired people across the world with his vision and work for humanity at large. pic.twitter.com/q4ztCupZau— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) October 15, 2020
Humble tributes to former President Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, a day celebrated as World Students Day. Dr Kalam was a great scientist & teacher. His contribution to nation building & inspiring young minds was immense.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 15, 2020
Kalam served as the 11th president of India between 2002-07 and won the respect and admiration of people and political parties across the spectrum for his simple living and non-partisan conduct. He also earned the sobriquet ”Missile Man of India” for his role in the development of India”s missile programmes.