Speaker, Legislative Assembly Mr Kavinder Gupta has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India.
Terming Kalam great son of the soil, Speaker said his contribution towards strengthening defence and missile technology of the country will be remembered forever.
“Kalam guided Indian Missile Programme to a great success with his broad vision, knowledge and intellect,” he said.
His polite attitude and love towards children was a unique quality and even as the president of India he remained committed to the principles of simplicity and politeness.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“Death of Kalam has created a vacuum which cannot be filled for decades to come,” the Speaker said.
He would always be remembered as ‘People’s President’, a literary legend and his writings will enlighten the nation for years to come.
The country has lost a legendary personality, the Speaker said, while expressing sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.