President Murmu pays floral tributes to APJ Abdul Kalam on birth anniversary in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Oct. 15 (TNT): President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid floral tributes to former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary during her visit to Vijayawada.
According to an official release from the President’s Secretariat, Murmu offered flowers in honour of Kalam, who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
The President is in Andhra Pradesh to attend the National SARAS Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in association with the state government.
Kalam, popularly known as the Missile Man of India, made significant contributions to India’s scientific, aerospace and defence research programmes.
He is also remembered for his efforts to inspire students and young people to pursue education, innovation and nation-building.
His birth anniversary is observed on October 15.
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