Nation remembers 'missile man', former Prez APJ Abdul Kalam on 4th death anniversary
Political leaders took to twitter to pay homage to the former leader.
Mumbai: Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India (2002-2007) on his fourth death anniversary, political leaders and netizens took to twitter and paid him tribute.
The official Twitter handle of BJP read," Our humble tribute to the 'Missile Man', former President of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam whose life continues to inspire millions of youth."
Our humble tribute to the 'Missile Man', former President of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam whose life continues to inspire millions of youth. pic.twitter.com/UUG71lLXb5
— BJP (@BJP4India) July 27, 2019
While Congress tweeted saying "Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India, played pivotal roles in INCOSPAR, ISRO, DRDO & the missile program from 1960 to 1999. He served as the 11th President & was awarded the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan. We remember him on his death anniversary."
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India, played pivotal roles in INCOSPAR, ISRO, DRDO & the missile program from 1960 to 1999. He served as the 11th President & was awarded the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan. We remember him on his death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/BqJkfaXyfB
— Congress (@INCIndia) July 27, 2019
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote that he was an outstanding scientist and a great motivator whose teachings have inspired millions of lives. "Nation can never forget his monumental contribution in the field of science and technology," he wrote.
Tributes to our former President, Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam ji on his punyatithi. He was an outstanding scientist and a great motivator whose teachings has inspired millions of lives. Nation can never forget his monumental contribution in the field of science & technology. pic.twitter.com/NoorWG5wmH
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 27, 2019
Indian Army, too, paid their homage on the social media platform. "#IndianArmy salutes Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, Former President and The Missile Man on his death anniversary. You shall continue to inspire us & shall keep igniting our minds," it said.
#IndianArmy salutes Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, Former President and The Missile Man on his death anniversary. You shall continue to inspire us & shall keep igniting our minds#Proud #Honour pic.twitter.com/vN47It2jYK
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 27, 2019
All India Radio's official twitter handle quoted Kalam's famous lines, "You have to dream before the dream comes true."
"You have to dream before the dream comes true"
— ALL INDIA RADIO (@AkashvaniAIR) July 27, 2019
-Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
All India Radio remembers people's President & the missile man of India Bharat Ratna Dr. #APJAbdulKalam on his death anniversary today. pic.twitter.com/atNhVVEKWD
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, Mamata Banerjee wrote. "Solemnly and very fondly remembering former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary"
Solemnly and very fondly remembering former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 27, 2019
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Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, too remembered the former president.
My tribute to the former President of India, great teacher and eminent scientist "Bharat Ratna"
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) July 27, 2019
Dr. #APJAbdulKalam Ji on his death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/HYJ7Ay1uPZ
Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia remembered Kalam as a teacher who inspired all.
Remembering the great #APJAbdulKalam on his 4th death anniversary. The president who wanted to be remembered as a teacher
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) July 27, 2019
A memory close to our hearts from 2015 when he was invited to inspire the teachers and principals of #DelhiGovtSchools with his simple yet profound words. pic.twitter.com/zENROy97Hy
CM of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, too paid his tribute.
4 years ago on this very day, India lost its #MissileMan. My heartfelt tribute to the former President #APJAbdulKalam who taught us all to dream. Sir, you will always be an inspiration for millions. pic.twitter.com/22EXdDTqA2
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 27, 2019
UP Police described Kalam as 'immortal' and posted his quote, "Dreams are not those which we see when we sleep but they are those which do not let us sleep".
"Dreams are not those which we see when we sleep but they are those which do not let us sleep". #UPPolice salutes the immortal missile man & People's President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who inspired millions to dream & dedicate one’s life for a noble cause !#APJAbdulKalam pic.twitter.com/SCRV31gN7w
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 27, 2019