Historical Figure
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
b. 1931
President of India from 2002 to 2007
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Biography
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the president of India from 2002 to 2007.
In Their Own Words (5)
We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.
p. 1904 , 2002
Many, many citizens have also expressed the same wish. It only reflects their love and affection for me and the aspiration of the people. I am really overwhelmed by this support. This being their wish, I respect it. I want to thank them for the trust they have in me.
Karthick S (18 June 2012). "Abdul Kalam not to contest presidential poll 2012". The Times of India: Kalam's message to public upon denying to contest Presidential poll 2012. , 2012
If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.
Arvind Gupta, Mukul Chaturvedi, Akshay Joshi (2004) Security and Diplomacy: Essential Documents. p. 144. , 2004
We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage.
India. Parliament. House of the People (2003) Lok Sabha Debates. p. 45. , 2003
We must think and act like a nation of a billion people and not like that of a million people. Dream, dream, dream!
p. 64. , 2002
Timeline
The story of Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, told in moments.
Led the team that launched India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle, SLV-III. It put the Rohini satellite into orbit. He was called the "Missile Man of India" for his work on ballistic missiles.
Played a central role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests as chief scientific advisor. He'd also overseen the Agni and Prithvi missile programs.
Elected the 11th President of India. He was a scientist with no political party. Known as the "People's President," he answered letters from schoolchildren by hand.
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