The state government of Tamil Nadu instituted a youth award in the name of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Missile man Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam, the ‘missile man’ who came to be known as ‘People’s President’ died after he collapsed during a lecture at the IIM in Shillong on Monday evening. APJ Abdul Kalam rose from humble origins to become the President in the most unexpected manner during the NDA government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee after an all party consensus minus the left parties that saw him through in an election which he won handsomely.