Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Pay Glowing Tributes to Late President A P J Abdul Kalam

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The news of the passing of former President A P J Abdul Kalam was met with an outpouring of condolences and tributes from leaders across the political spectrum. The nation came together in grief, reflecting the huge popularity that Kalam enjoyed both in and out of office. President Pranab Mukherjee described Kalam as a "people's President" and an "inspirational leader" who dedicated his entire life to the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and numerous other leaders echoed similar sentiments, praising Kalam's passion for science and innovations, his contributions as an eminent scientist, administrator, educationist, and writer.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Pranab Mukherjee described Kalam as a "people's President" and an "inspirational leader" who dedicated his entire life to the nation.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Kalam's passion for science and innovations and his contributions as an eminent scientist, administrator, educationist, and writer.
  • Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recalled Kalam's immense contribution in the field of science and technology and his contributions as a leader of India's defence research.
  • Kalam was described as a "darling" of the people of this nation, and a "youth icon" by Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad.
  • He was remembered as a true patriot and a rare combination of science, education, and morality by BJP president Amit Shah.
  • 84-year-old Kalam died after collapsing during a lecture in Shillong.

Statistics:

  • Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
  • He died at the age of 84.
  • The country has lost a great statesman and a renowned scientist, an educationist, and a prolific writer.

Sources:

  • Sahara India Tele Vision
  • Contify.com
  • External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
  • Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
  • Congress President Sonia Gandhi
  • Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
  • Indian National Congress
  • NCP supremo Sharad Pawar
  • Union Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar
  • Union Health Minister JP Nadda
  • Union Chemical and Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar
  • Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
  • TMC's Rajya Sabha MP K D Singh
  • Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje
  • Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
  • Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed
  • Union Human Resources Development (HRD) minister Smriti Irani
  • CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury
  • CPI national secretary D Raja
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
  • Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik