Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid his humble tributes to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary and rembered Kalam’s association with Odisha.
“Humble tributes to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. Dr Kalam had a very long association with Odisha and naming of Kalam Island after him is our tribute to him. His humility and his contribution in the field of science will continue to inspire”, Naveen tweeted.
Kalam served as the 11th President of India between 2002-07 and earned the respect and admiration of people and political parties across the spectrum for his simple living and non-partisan conduct.
He is also credited with opening the doors of the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the masses and came to be affectionately called the ‘People’s President’.
Kalam also earned the sobriquet ‘Missile Man of India’ for his role in the development of India’s missile programmes.