Former president Kalam’s mortal remains flown to Rameshwaram from New Delhi

On Tuesday, after Dr Kalam’s body was brought from Shillong, where he passed away, President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the long queue of dignitaries to pay tribute to Dr Kalam. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Among those who were waiting to receive the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's body at the Palam technical area were Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and the three service chiefs. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's body was then taken to his residence at 10 Rajaji Marg, where dignitaries as well as the public paid their last respects to the “people’s President”. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Former president APJ Abdul Kalam's mortal remains taken from his official Delhi residence to his native home Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

In a resolution passed at a special meeting on Tuesday morning, the Union Cabinet said “the country has lost a visionary scientist, a true nationalist and a great son”. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Dr Kalam made significant contribution in developing India’s first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle and made India an exclusive member of the space club. Popularly known as the ‘Missile Man of India’ (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Calling Kalam “an inspiring individual, a great scientist, a popular President and above all an indomitable spirit filled with new thoughts and energy,” Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said he was a role model for millions of people in the country and abroad. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)