Kalam, born in a poor family in Rameswaram, sold newspapers to support his family. He later became a leading aerospace scientist and the 11th President of India. Known as the “Missile Man of India,” he contributed significantly to India’s missile and nuclear programs, including the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests.

PM Modi shared a video tribute on X, calling Kalam a visionary who inspired young minds to dream big. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised his contributions to science, defence, and technological innovations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described him as a true patriot and an inspirational leader who empowered the youth and strengthened India’s self-reliance.

Other leaders, including Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, also paid homage. They remembered Kalam’s simplicity, integrity, and dedication to nation-building, emphasizing his vision of a strong, self-reliant, and prosperous India.

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Despite forming the second-largest bloc, the JD(U)-BJP alliance could not stake claim as LJP refused to support either side. Political instability deepened, and newly elected MLAs could not even take oath before the assembly was dissolved. Senior leaders rushed to Delhi, where crucial meetings were held at George Fernandes’ residence to find a way forward.

The deadlock forced the imposition of President’s Rule. Reports suggest President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was displeased and even considered resignation, but Prime Minister Manmohan Singh convinced him to stay.

The crisis eventually led to fresh elections later that year. This second poll shifted Bihar’s political landscape, paving the way for Nitish Kumar’s rise and ending Lalu Prasad’s long dominance. The Bihar Election 2005 remains a defining chapter in the state’s political history.

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