Anushka Sharma gets Kalam’s name wrong in tribute

The Defence Ministry has said that the public can pay homage to the late president at his 10, Rajaji Marg residence from 4 p.m. onwards. The father of India?s missile program, 71-year-old Kalam said that the alleviation of poverty and development of rural areas are important issues for India. “He has become the President of India but his thought process is different from the others”, Ganguly said.

Architect A.R. Saleem, president of Hindustani Bazme Urdu, said Abdul Kalam has left a legacy for the entire nation.

Both houses of parliament adjourned to allow legislators to attend the state funeral scheduled for Thursday in Kalam’s home southern state of Tamil Nadu.

It said Kalam was responsible for evolving policies, strategies and missions for many development applications and piloted India Millennium Mission 2020. Modi said Kalam enjoyed being with people and they, in turn, adored him. Eventually, from a very humble beginning, he rose to the highest office of the Country and served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

Kalam was one of the most popular faces of the country and he was “young in spirit till his last moment”, he said.

Leaders from all over the world like Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also added their condolences via social media.

Salman Khan: Never had the opportunity to meet Kalam saab but always loved and respected him.

The Union Cabinet passed a resolution condoling the death hailing his services to the nation.

Mohit Chauhan: Dr #Kalam the real rockstar and a true icon for millions of Indians esp the youth… we shall miss ur benign presence and ur vision. Dr. Kalam was in IIM Shillong, addressing students when he suddenly got a cardiac arrest.

Sheikh Hasina expressed sympathy and condolences to the government and the mourning people of India and to members of the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul. The scientist turned politician has also authored many books, including national bestsellers like Wings of Fire and Ignited Minds. All the shops in Rameswaram island remained closed as a mark of respect for the great leader.