Remembering India’s Missile Man | Rare photos of APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary

The Missile Man of India and former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam is remembered for his contribution to science, space and society. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1981 and Bharat Ratna in 1997. He died in Shillong at the age of 83.

Written by Express Web Desk

July 27, 2022 11:51 IST

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Dr. Kasturiraman, Dr. R Chidambaram and Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the felicitation and life time achievement award prested to them by SIES at Chembur Sivaswami Auditorium. (Express Archive)

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Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda speaking to Abdul Kalam, advisor for Defence Research at foundation stone laying of New Carrier Dry Dcok at Naval Dock Yard. (Express Archive)

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Scientific advisor to the Defence Minister and Secretary Department of Defence Research and Development Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Secretary Department of Atomic Energy Dr. R Chidambaram called on the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in New Delhi on May 14, 1998. (Express Archive)

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The visiting President of the Republic of Namibia Dr. Sam Nujoma being received by the President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at a ceremonial reception in New Delhi on February 27, 2003. Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is also seen in the picture. (Express Archive)

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President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam inaugurating the sesquicentennial celebration function of CPWD in New Delhi on July 19, 2004. Union Minister for Parliamentary affairs and Urban Development Ghulam Nabi Azad and the Union Minister for communications and IT Dayanidhi Maran are also seen. (Express Archive)

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The President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam administering the oath of office to Rajnath Singh as a cabinet Minister at a swearing in ceremony in New Delhi on May 24, 2003. (Express Archive)