A year without Kalam sir

Defence ministry unveils a memorial at his burial site

GN Bureau | July 27, 2016


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It has been a year without the Missile Man of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The former president passed away on July 27, 2015 after he suffered a massive cardiac attack while delivering a lecture at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong.

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The demise, of Kalam, popularly known as ‘People’s President’, was mourned across the world. Shocked and heartbroken, thousands of people flocked to pay their last respect to the former president.

Replugging: RIP Kalam Sir

He had earned great admiration and inspired the world to work towards nation building, Science and community.

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Observing his death anniversary, a statue of Dr Kalam was unveiled at his burial site at Peikarumbu, Rameswaram on Wednesday.

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