- A P J Abdul Kalam was a 'rashtra-ratna' (nation's gem) and the best tribute
- to him would be to realise his dreams for the country, Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi today said as the nation mourned the demise of the former
- President Speaking at a condolence meeting of the BJP parliamentary party,
- Modi described Kalam as an "ordinary man with an extraordinary personality"
- who gave the best to every position he held.
- Paying glowing tributes to former President A P J Abdul Kalam, the Union
- Cabinet today passed a resolution saying the country has lost "a visionary
- scientist, a true nationalist and a great son". Both Houses of Parliament
- adjourned for the day after paying glowing tributes to Kalam.
Government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of
former President APJ Abdul Kalam, however there will be no holiday. "As a
mark of respect to the departed dignitary, seven days of state mourning
will be observed throughout India from July 27, 2015 to August 2, 2015,
both days inclusive," an official statement said.
News Source:-PTI
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