15 October,2019 10:05 AM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
The Missile Man of India and former president Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam has always inspired people through his deeds and wise words. It is he who once said, "Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place- that is the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard and have perseverance to realise the great life." Apart from the Bharat Ratna awardee's contributions to the country, the people's president wise words are followed by the people of the country as life lessons.
As the nation remembers the 'Missile Man of India,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the former commander-in-chief's dream of make the country capable and his special contributions to fulfill it. He further said that Kalam's ideal life with continue to inspire the people.
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