Many people in Qatar are joining millions of Indians in expressing their grief and paying their respects following the sudden death of the country’s 11th president.
A scientist turned politician, 83-year-old Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam served as India’s president from 2002 to 2007 after a landslide electoral win.
He suffered massive cardiac arrest early yesterday evening while holding a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management in Shillong, and was rushed to an intensive care unit. He was declared dead two hours later.
In his wake, the Indian government has since declared a seven-day mourning period.
Space exploration
Dubbed the “missile man of India,” Kalam was one of the forefathers of missile and space technology in India, and played a vital role in India’s civilian space exploration and military missile programs.
The deceased was also known as the “people’s president,” and is one of only a handful of Indian leaders to receive a Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian honour.
His death was marked by an outpouring of well-wishes, condolences and remembrances across social media and news networks. Many quoted some of his most famed lines in their tweets and posts.
In Doha and around the world, people posted messages honoring the late president:
According to the Gulf Times, the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) will hold a condolence meeting at 8pm tonight at the center’s Ashoka Hall.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Qatar has opened two condolence books – located at the embassy’s reception area and on the first floor – for residents wishing to honor the late president.
Diplomats, Qataris Indian nationals, and expats from other countries are invited to express their condolences from 10am to 1pm and 3 to 5pm on July 29 and 30.
Thoughts?
All your life you dedicated yourself for the nation. You dreamed to built a modern developed India, by here onward we will take that responsibility to fulfill your dream.
Rest in Peace Sir.
A Gandhi of the 21st century. .that’s how his close friend described him.
doha news: FYI, Abdul Kalam is not a politician. In India president is not a politician.
The office of President of India is no more ceremonial. The Presidents do take political decisions at times and hence, it is not inappropriate to call this position political…Please correct me if I am wrong.
Really? What else would they be categorized as? The only appropriate role that I can think of which doesn’t fall under politician is a diplomat.
“Diplomats, Qataris Indian nationals, and expats from other countries are invited” – This is unnecessary. All you need to mention is all are welcome.
RIP !!!
the legend and most respected man of modern india who showed india’s power and strength to the world as scientist.The whole nation mourning of your demise.RIP
India has lost its Ratna.
If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
You are our inspiration forever. Rest in Peace sir !
He is the most respected person in INDIA, he has played a major role in making INDIA a nuclear power. He was a strong advocate of developing military power, as result INDIA today have nuclear missiles that can reach the entire Europe including the the country that occupied INDIA few decades years ago.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agni-V
RIP – Father of INDIA’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. A person who believed if you need peace you need to be strong. He initially lead the AGNI nuclear missile development project, and his vision was to develop an ICBM and INDIA today is in a steady path to achieve his vision and beyond.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Guided_Missile_Development_Program.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agni_%28missile%29
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