Twitter Mourns Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s Death

Politicians, Celebrities and other Twitter users mourn Dr Kalam’s death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminisced about his days spent with the former President.

Dr. Kalam…my mind is filled with so many memories, so many interactions with him. Always marvelled at his intellect, learnt so much from him

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 27, 2015

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena also expressed his condolences.

Dr. Abdul Kalam - the man who ushered India on a new journey has just finished his own. You will continue to inspire us for centuries.

— Maithripala Sirisena (@MaithripalaS) July 27, 2015

Bhutan Prime Minister too joined in the mourning.

His Majesty the King has commanded our National Flags will fly at half mast to mourn the passing of India's former president Dr. Abdul Kalam

— Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) July 27, 2015

Celebrities from the Hindi film fraternity also took to Twitter to express their grief.

So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack & now the news of Dr. Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 27, 2015

Very sad news about President Abdul Kalam. May his soul rest in peace. A man who will always be remembered with love amongst us all. RIP

— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) July 27, 2015

Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje also shared her sadness over Kalam’s death.

Abdul Kalam ji's demise is huge loss for us all.Inspiration for generations, he'll live on forever in our hearts.May his soul rest in peace!

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) July 27, 2015

Among others, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared their condolences.

“It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone” - A.P.J Abdul Kalam

— Sunil Gavaskar (@i_am_nat_war) July 27, 2015

#APJAbdulKalam was an avid lover & proponent of Indian classical music. He once suggested that he & I play the Veena together. (1/2)

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) July 27, 2015

Srijan Pal Singh who has worked with Kalam in 2009 and also co-authored a book with him shared an old picture of Kalam giving lecture to children. 

Dr. Kalam speaking at Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan to children. .. A pin drop silence prevails in the audience pic.twitter.com/1aLnvwHD61

— Srijan (@srijanpalsingh) July 9, 2015