APJ Abdul Kalam Dead: Most Inspiring Speech EVER by Missile Man of India

Former India Prime Minister Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away on Monday at the age of 83.

Updated: July 28, 2015 2:01 PM IST

By India.com News Desk

APJ Abdul Kalam Dead: Most Inspiring Speech EVER by Missile Man of India

Former India President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away on Monday at the age of 83. He was delivering a speech at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong when he suffered a heart attack. He was moved quickly to a hospital, before he passed away. He was India’s most popular President and also known as the ‘People’s President’. His life and work proved to be an inspiration for millions of people across the world.

Before becoming the President of the world’s largest democracy, APJ Abdul Kalam excelled in the field of science and was rightly called the ‘Missile Man of India’. His work also earned him country’s highest honour – Bharat Ratna. He wrote books, delivered lectures and interacted with the youth. Rajdeep Sardesai wrote in his tribute, “Dr Kalam lived by the song 18 till I die. Forever young in thought and action. RIP.” (Also Read – APJ Abdul Kalam dead: 7 Most Famous Quotes of India’s most popular President)

Here is a video which was acclaimed critically world over. It was delivered at a European Union conference. Do watch this. The video is merely two minutes long, but sends across a strong message. He received wide acclaim and appreciation by people from across the world following this speech.  (Also Read: APJ Abdul Kalam, former Indian president passes away after battle with illness)

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