Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
15th October, 1931 to 27th
July, 2015
Hon’ble President of India from 2002 to 2007
In 2007, erstwhile Hon’ble President of India asked
the world, “What should we do to free our planet from terrorism?” on YAHOO!
ANSWERS. Often referred to as Missile Man of India, because of his nearly single
handed contribution and leading role in developing India’s missile defence
system, his heart indeed yearned for peace and universal brotherhood, as
evidenced from his speeches, writings and this question in particular. Deeply
rooted to his motherland, his thoughts concentrated around universal peace and
cohabitation. A great soul, idolized by multitudes of people across diverse
nationalities, religions and age groups, Dr. Kalam will possibly remain, India’s
most beloved President of all times.
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Naturally, the question received 31,255 responses
across the world, which included celebrities like Sri Sri Ravishankar, Kiran
Bedi and Leander Paes. I believe that anyone who came across the question was
enthused with an urge to share her/his ideas with the great humanitarian. Even
someone as insignificant as myself sat down to think deeply as to how best to
satisfy Dr. Kalam regarding his question on a problem spanning the globe and
threatening to tear civilization apart.
I could not believe my eyes when I saw that my
answer, submitted under the pseudonym Modest had been selected as the best
answer by the great man himself. Tiny achievements that have come in my life
faded into insignificance at the appreciation from Dr. Kalam and will remain
the single biggest achievement in my life.
I salute you my President. May your soul rest in
everlasting peace. May your life and ideas enlighten and enthuse millions of
youngsters for years to come.
For anyone interested in reading the answer, the
link is given below.
Thank you YAHOO! ANSWERS.
© Sugato Mitra
05.45 PM 12th July, 2019
Bhopal
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