Updated 15 October 2019 at 10:25 IST
APJ Abdul Kalam 88th Birth Anniversary: Leaders remember 'Missile Man'
On the occasion of India's most beloved former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's 88th birth anniversary various politicians have taken to Twitter in remembrance
On the occasion of India's most beloved former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's 88th birth anniversary various politicians have taken to Twitter to wish and remember the great scientist. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, various leaders have tweeted their wishes for the 'Missile Man'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking to Twitter to wish the great scientist wrote that, "Humble tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his birth anniversary. He dreamed of a capable and capable India of the 21st century and made his own special contribution in this direction. His ideal life will always inspire the countrymen. India salutes Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his Jayanti."
'His ideal life will always inspire the countrymen'
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted in remembrance of the former President
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the late President a "phenomenal scientist"
Union Minister Piyush Goyal fondly remembered the Bharat Ratna awardee
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu highlighted the innumerable contributions that Dr. Kalam made to the Indian defence.
Dr Kalam piloted India Millennium Mission 2020
Upon venturing into politics, Dr Kalam has served as the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in the rank of Cabinet Minister, from November 1999 to November 2001 and was responsible for evolving policies, strategies, and missions for many development applications. Dr Kalam was also the Chairman, Ex-officio, of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet (SAC-C) and piloted India Millennium Mission 2020.
Published By : Yash Sanghvi
Published On: 15 October 2019 at 09:34 IST