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As a Pakistani I pay my respects to Mr Kalam
In you, the world has lost a personality who defined some of the best traits of being human.
POLITICS
| TARAR SQUARE | | 30-07-2015
MEHR TARAR
@mehrtarar
The Wall Street Journal, "… While most Indian presidents are elevated by the office, APJ Abdul Kalam elevated the office". Humility, accessibility to common people, affability and wit, the grand old man with his trademark hair, inimitable with his always-present warm smile, marked the office of president with his larger-than-life presence that is more significant than that of most of the presidents on both sides of the border.
As a Pakistani I pay my respects to Mr Kalam. Mr Kalam is not to be remembered merely as the president of India but as also the people's president. Mr Kalam is not to be remembered merely as the "missile man" of India but also the scientist and teacher who encouraged and inspired generations of young Indians. Mr Kalam is not to be remembered merely as the recipient of Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration, Veer Savarkar Award and Ramanujan Award but also for his books Wings of Fire, Ignited Minds, India 2020, Turning Points, and Indomitable Spirit.
The biggest legacy of Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is the tremendous admiration, respect and love he received, receives and will receive from Indians. And that is the legacy legends are made of, dreams take inspiration from, generations emulate, actions become empowered with, and nations are built on. The life of Mr Kalam, to me, is the lesson for all South Asian leaders - be they political or in any other field. That the real power stems from the principles you endorse, the sincerity of your intentions, the work you do, the causes you promote, and the integrity you display through your actions. That the real power is the manifestation of the translation of your words, ideas, dreams and promises into work that is tangible, relevant, accessible, farsighted and empowering. That the real power is when you not just influence minds but also touch hearts. That the real power is not your political stature but your worth as a human being who is loved and respected by all beyond faith, ideology, background and beliefs. That is the legacy of APJ Abdul Kalam.
Rest in peace, Kalam sir. In you India, South Asia, the world, has lost a personality who defined some of the best traits of being human, and being Indian.
#APJ Abdul Kalam
In you, the world has lost a personality who defined some of the best traits of being human.
POLITICS
| TARAR SQUARE | | 30-07-2015
MEHR TARAR
@mehrtarar
The Wall Street Journal, "… While most Indian presidents are elevated by the office, APJ Abdul Kalam elevated the office". Humility, accessibility to common people, affability and wit, the grand old man with his trademark hair, inimitable with his always-present warm smile, marked the office of president with his larger-than-life presence that is more significant than that of most of the presidents on both sides of the border.
As a Pakistani I pay my respects to Mr Kalam. Mr Kalam is not to be remembered merely as the president of India but as also the people's president. Mr Kalam is not to be remembered merely as the "missile man" of India but also the scientist and teacher who encouraged and inspired generations of young Indians. Mr Kalam is not to be remembered merely as the recipient of Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration, Veer Savarkar Award and Ramanujan Award but also for his books Wings of Fire, Ignited Minds, India 2020, Turning Points, and Indomitable Spirit.
The biggest legacy of Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam is the tremendous admiration, respect and love he received, receives and will receive from Indians. And that is the legacy legends are made of, dreams take inspiration from, generations emulate, actions become empowered with, and nations are built on. The life of Mr Kalam, to me, is the lesson for all South Asian leaders - be they political or in any other field. That the real power stems from the principles you endorse, the sincerity of your intentions, the work you do, the causes you promote, and the integrity you display through your actions. That the real power is the manifestation of the translation of your words, ideas, dreams and promises into work that is tangible, relevant, accessible, farsighted and empowering. That the real power is when you not just influence minds but also touch hearts. That the real power is not your political stature but your worth as a human being who is loved and respected by all beyond faith, ideology, background and beliefs. That is the legacy of APJ Abdul Kalam.
Rest in peace, Kalam sir. In you India, South Asia, the world, has lost a personality who defined some of the best traits of being human, and being Indian.
#APJ Abdul Kalam
