It is the birth anniversary of India’s 11th President today. The legacy of the ‘Missile Man’ Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is more relevant than ever today. He was a super scientist and a missile technologist, but best known as the ‘People’s President,’ Kalam’s personality and humility were admired as much as his contributions to the country. On his birth anniversary, October 15, individuals in every corner remembers his great inspirational words that keep motivating us. Twitter is filled with hashtags remembering the Missile Man of India. And the most beautiful tribute on his 87th birth anniversary, has been given by the Sand Artist, Sudarsan Pattnaik. APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary 2018: Twitter Fondly Remembers and Pays Tribute To The Missile Man of India. 

APJ Abdul Kalam’s contribution to science goes beyond all the material recognition conferred upon by the society. His significant achievement in the field of Science into aerospace is famous all over the world. Kalam often spoke to children and country’s youth; inspiring them to think big and different in life. Being a follower, Pattnaik on his tweet wrote, “My heartfelt tributes to late President, #BharatRatna #AbdulKalam Sir on his 87th birth anniversary, my SandArt at #Puri beach.” And the creation is magnificent as the nationals fondly remember kalam.

Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art honouring Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. 

Abdul Kalam died while delivering what he loves to. On July 27, 2015, Kalam travelled to Shillong to give a lecture on ‘Creating a Liveable Planet Earth’ at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). Only five minutes into his speech, he collapsed. Despite being kept in the intensive care unit, Kalam was confirmed dead of a sudden cardiac arrest. He was a global figure. Even today, as the nation remembers him on his 87th birth anniversary, his ideas and plans have been inspiring all, and we are taking small steps towards a developed country.

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