Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays tribute to "Missile Man" APJ Abdul Kalam on his 94th birth anniversary

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 15 (ANI): Uttarakhnad Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday paid homage to former President and renowned scientist APJ Abdul Kalam on his 94th birth anniversary.
Dhami lauded Kalam's unforgettable contributions to making India a nuclear-powered nation.
In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, "On the birth anniversary of former President and great scientist "Missile Man", "Bharat Ratna" Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Ji, who made an unforgettable contribution in making India a nuclear-powered nation, we pay our hundredfold salutations."

भारत को परमाणु शक्ति संपन्न राष्ट्र बनाने में अविस्मरणीय योगदान देने वाले पूर्व राष्ट्रपति एवं महान वैज्ञानिक "मिसाइल मैन", "भारत रत्न" डॉ. ए.पी.जे.अब्दुल कलाम जी की जयंती पर शत्-शत् नमन।

आपका जीवन संघर्ष, समर्पण और देशभक्ति का अनुपम उदाहरण है, जो हमें सदैव राष्ट्र निर्माण की… pic.twitter.com/hEo90rUZu9

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) October 15, 2025

He described Missile Man's life as an unparalleled example of struggle, dedication, and patriotism that continues to inspire the nation-building journey.
"Your life is an unparalleled example of struggle, dedication, and patriotism, which will always inspire us to keep moving forward in the direction of nation-building," the post read.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, saying that the former President and eminent scientist inspired the nation to dream big.
In a post on X, PM Modi, reflecting on APJ Abdul Kalam's life, said he is remembered as a "visionary who ignited young minds"
He expressed his commitment to build a "strong, self-reliant and compassionate nation as envisioned by Abdul Kalam.
"Remembering Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his birth anniversary. He is remembered as a visionary who ignited young minds and inspired our nation to dream big. His life reminds us that humility and hard work are vital for success. May we continue to build the India he envisioned...an India that is strong, self-reliant and compassionate," PM Modi said.
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (1931-2015), widely known as the "Missile Man of India," was an eminent scientist and the 11th President of India (2002-2007). Born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, into a humble family, Kalam rose through sheer hard work and determination.
Kalam made a significant contribution as Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III), which successfully injected the Rohini satellite into near-earth orbit in July 1980 and made India an exclusive member of the Space Club. He was responsible for the evolution of ISRO's launch vehicle programme, particularly the PSLV configuration.
He was responsible for the development and operationalisation of AGNI and PRITHVI Missiles and for building indigenous capability in critical technologies through the networking of multiple institutions. (ANI)