Today is the birthday of our Late President APJ Abdul Kalam. People from all walks of life are paying tribute to a great leader on his birth anniversary. His legacy will always be remembered as a great leader and most intelligent scientist who not only brought laurels to the country as a scientist but also acknowledged fame being a President.
People around the country are remembering the former president's legacy on his 88th birth anniversary. He was also awarded Bharat Ratna. He was the 11th President of the country and served nation from 2002 to 2007. He was widely referred to as Missile Man.
He was given this name for his researches in space sciences He was immensely popular among the students of the country, because of this his birthday is celebrated as World Student Day as he had fought to give equal opportunity to develop our talents. He advocated science and space among children.
Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first leaders to pay tribute on APJ Abdul Kalam birthday, he also shared a short clip of the veteran leader, author and motivational speaker, and wrote, "India salutes Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his Jayanti."
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