Former President, top scientist, Bharat Ratna…. These are just some of the titles that come before the name of APJ Abdul Kalam who died today in Shillong, collapsing in the middle of what he loved doing most — talking to students. In this case, the students of the Indian Institute of Management. He was 83.
Former Indian captain Anil Kumble tweeted that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s death is a huge loss for the nation!
A huge loss for the nation, you were a source of inspiration to millions of countrymen #RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 27, 2015
Sachin Tendulkar said that Dr. Abdul Kalam was an inspiration to all and a terrific human being!
The nation mourns the loss of a great person (1/2)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being…RIP Dr. Abdul Kalam (2/2)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman tweeted that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a great visionary and one of the humble persons he has met!
RIP Dr.Abdul Kalam who passed away while doing what he loved the most,speaking 2 students& imparting knowledge 2 the young. #leader
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 27, 2015
Dr.Kalam was not only a gr8 President but a visionary who inspired the entire country.1 of the most humble person I met.We will miss u sir.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 27, 2015
Young cricketer KL Rahul also payed his homage to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Sad to hear about the sudden demise of Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam. May his soul rest in peace.
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 27, 2015
The Board of Control for Cricket in India also payed their homage to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Impeccable character and indomitable spirit – #MissileMan pic.twitter.com/qyVN1bjSW9
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2015
Former Indian cricketer and a well known cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar quoted a famous saying of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 27, 2015
Harsha Bhogle tweeted that Dr. APJ was not just a leader but a cult hero.
So Dr Kalam passed away while speaking to students, to the future of India. Before the end was a happy hour.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 27, 2015
Not just a leader but a cult hero. A great President. A great Indian #RIPKalam
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 27, 2015
India’s Test captain Virat Kohli tweeted APJ Abdul Kalam was a role model for many and a person with an indomitable spirit!
A role model for so many, a visionary leader and a person with an indomitable spirit, RIP APJ Abdul Kalam Sir.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 27, 2015
