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‘India’s Greatest Visionary’: President Kovind Remembers Kalam

President Kovind pays tribute to India’s ‘Missile Man’ APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary.

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President Ram Nath Kovind remembered former president of India and ‘Missile Man’ APJ Abdul Kalam, on his birth anniversary. He described him as one of the greatest visionaries who ignited young minds.

Speaking to a group of children who arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan from Rameswaram by the ‘Dr Kalam Sandesh Vahini Vision 2020’ bus, Kovind saluted Kalam and his monumental achievements as a scientist, a scholar, and as the president of India

India will never forget the remarkable contributions of Kalam. He had a great passion for teaching and education, and truly ignited young minds with the power to think and innovate. He has made momentous contribution to India’s scientific heritage through his involvement in varied fields, ranging from nuclear technology to designing low cost stents for the heart or lightweight calipers for polio victims. He was adored by people and youngsters. He loved students and spent his final moments among them.
President Ram Nath Kovind

Calling Kalam as one of India's greatest visionaries, Kovind said that he is fondly remembered as “The Missile Man of India” and “People's President.”

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President Kovind also hailed the Kalam Sandesh Vahini bus, and said that the bus presents the life story of Kalam in a very interesting manner.

The Kalam Sandesh Vahini was launched by the House of Kalam and Chinmaya University. The Vahini depicts various incidents from Kalam’s life as well as key highlights of India’s scientific achievements, with an aim to educate and inspire the masses.

Earlier in the day, Kovind paid floral tributes to Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Officers and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan, along with family members of Kalam, also paid floral tributes on the occasion.

(This PTI copy has been edited for length.)

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