Abdul Kalam will be remembered for his contribution to strengthening India’s defence capabilities: Vice President Naidu4Photo© oneindia.com

Abdul Kalam will be remembered for his contribution to strengthening India’s defence capabilities: Vice President Naidu

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary on October 15, saying he dedicated his life in making India strong, prosperous and capable, and will always remain a source of inspiration for the people of the country.

"Tributes to former president Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ji, known as the 'Missile Man', on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life in making India strong, prosperous and capable. He will always remain a source of inspiration for the people of the country," Mr. Modi said in a tweet in Hindi.

Kalam served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007 and earned the respect and admiration of people and political parties across the spectrum for his simple living and non-partisan conduct.