Tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam on His First Death Anniversary

India paid glorious tribute to 'People's President' APJ Abdul Kalam on his first death anniversary. Dr. Kalam had died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest during a lecture at IIM Shillong.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Urban Development and Information & Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today unveiled his life-size statue and a 3-D model of his memorial in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The ministers also laid the foundation stone for the national memorial of Dr. Kalam to mark his first death anniversary.

Both the ministers also inaugurated an exhibition called "Mission of Life" depicting the life of De. Kalam and his efforts at building stronger India.

Remembering most admired&adored President of India fondly called Missile Man #APJAbdulKalam on his death anniversary pic.twitter.com/RdLVKiwNUf

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 27, 2016

"Don't be pushed by your problems, be led by your dreams." An inspiration loved by all,remembering #APJAbdulKalam ji pic.twitter.com/xZSSZLyX8r

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) July 27, 2016

#APJAbdulKalam
"Don't be pushed by your problems
Be led by your dreams."
Salute Kalam Sir. pic.twitter.com/huoeSqANDK

— Lilly Mary Pinto (@LillyMaryPinto) July 27, 2016