PM Expresses Gratitude
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi expressed his grievances when honouring the late President in a speech made by him. He claimed that the best tribute that we could pay to such a great man would be to realise the dreams he harboured for his beloved country. Dr. Kalam wanted to eradicate poverty and transform religion into spirituality and address all the country’s problems and achieving this is what Prime Minister Modi considered the best way of remembering the late 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
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a ‘rashtraratna’ (nation’s gem), said Prime Minister Modi while mourning the demise of the beloved President, “A rare sparkling gem has disappeared… he was a rare gem with diverse talents. The beloved son of Mother India is no longer among us.”
The Prime Minister’s appreciation was quite evident and many an eye welled with tears. He showed his gratitude for all that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam had done when he said, “It was not because of his words but his personality spoke. He was an ordinary man, but had an extraordinary personality. It is a rare combination. He reached different destinations in life, gave them the best and moved on. It is very easy to say I am a teacher. (But) He said it when he became the President and…when he was awarded Bharat Ratna.” These actions of the former President showcased his simple nature and humility and this is what gave him a special place in the heart of all Indians.
Dr. Abdul Kalam, the ‘missile man,’ known as the “People’s President” would have turned 84 in October 2015. India lost a great mind and a great man; and the people can only hope that time will heal this deep wound caused by his death.
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