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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