PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam, calls him a 'rashtra ratna' on 84th birth anniversary
He recalled how he worked closely with Dr Kalam during the post-earthquake reconstruction work in Kutch.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the bust of the former President A P J Abdul Kalam to mark his 84th birth anniversary, at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI Photo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pay tributes to former President A P J Abdul Kalam, on his 84th birth anniversary. PTI Photo
Speaking at the event at DRDO Bhavan here, the PM said Kalam was a 'rashtra ratna' before a `Rashtrapati`. PTI Photo
Modi also announced that the government has acquired land in Rameswaram, Kalam's birth place, to build a memorial of the former president to inspire future generations. PTI Photo
The Prime Minister said that while most people look for opportunities in life, Dr Kalam always sought fresh challenges to overcome. PTI Photo
PM Modi recalled how he worked closely with Dr Kalam during the post-earthquake reconstruction work in Kutch.