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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on currency; birthday celebrated as Children’s Day? Pictures go viral!

The pictures of Dr. Kalam on the currency of India and wish to celebrate his birthday as the Children’s Day have been going viral on the social media.

Updated: July 30, 2015 3:13 PM IST

By Rashmi Mishra

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on currency; birthday celebrated as Children's Day? Pictures go viral!

India’s most popular and beloved former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has been laid to rest in his hometown Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. The tributes from this over billion population country continue to flood just like the tears continue to roll over the cheeks. APJ Abdul Kalam was one of the greatest personalities to touch upon the lives of so many, be it by being the President, scientist, the Missile man or the smiling teacher. After his demise, the netizens acting as the voice of India are demanding to bring in the change with time. The pictures of Dr. Kalam on the currency of India and wish to celebrate his birthday as the Children’s Day have been going viral on the social media. Also Read: Last Picture of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam? See viral photo of late Former President of India!

The 83-year-old ‘People’s President’ passed away on Monday, July 27 after suffering from a major cardiac arrest during a lecture in IIM Shillong. The aura of APJ Abdul Kalam could be felt by the fact that his demise has caused a national mourning. Dr Kalam was a visionary who spoke about the power of dreaming. Also Read: In memory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Google puts black ribbon on homepage!

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Dr. Kalam’s sheer energy, kind nature, simplicity, intelligence, down to earth personality floored everyone irrespective of the man-made yardsticks of society. In of the picture doing circles on Facebook depicts his picture of the currency notes of India. He has replaced the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on the Indian rupee. Several messages read – Even Mahatma Gandhi had haters but Dr APJ Abdul Kalam had none! Also Read: 8 tweets of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will make you miss him more!

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The second picture that is going viral highlights the celebration date of Children’s Day to be changed to Dr. Kalam’s birth date on 15th October. Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14 in respect of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It shows APJ Abdul Kalam surrounded by children from his numerous visits and gatherings. Whatever the case may be, Dr. Kalam will forever be remembered for his encouraging word, motivating thoughts, inspirational speeches and memorable quotes conveyed the mindset of the great man. His continuous efforts towards making India a developed nation was remarkable.

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