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— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis)
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam was people ' s President. My homage to the great soul.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj)
Distinctly recall when Dr Kalam became president two questions plagued Central Govt - will he wear a bandgala & will he change hairstyle 1/2
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar)
He happily agreed to the bandgalas but categorically refused to change the unique hairstyle. He was his own person to the very end 2/2
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar)
In deep shock & anguish after hearing about the demise of a dear friend & one of the noblest human beings, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. RIP. (1/2)
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn)
Dr. Kalam & I shared a great bond. His achievements as a fine scientist, scholar & mentor are immeasurable. He remains in our hearts. (2/2)
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn)
Deeply saddened at the sudden demise of the former president of India Dr. APAJ Abdul Kalam. He was an inspiration to an entire generation.
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh)
Dr. Kalam was a man of impeccable character, indomitable spirit, profound knowledge and firm conviction.
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh)
The death of Dr. Kalam is an irreparable loss to this nation. He has left a big void hard to fill. I deeply mourn his death. RIP Kalam Sahab
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh)
V sad to hear that Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is no more. Nation has lost a real bharat ratna.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal)
Former President Abdul Kalam was one of the greatest nd simplest human beings i hav met.may his soul rest in peace @ibnlive
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth)
#RIP Abdul Kalam Sir! Major respect. You made all of us so proud of being Indian! You will be missed a lot!#RIPKalamSir
— raghu ram (@tweetfromRaghu)
It ' s a great loss to the country !! Feeling terrible. Rest in peace Dr.Abdul kalam sir
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja)
11th President of India Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam sir passes away at 83. A President who was an inspiration to all of us . #RIP
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala)
Very sad news Dr. Abdul Kalam has passed away.. What a great man.. Let ' s pray that he rests in peace.
— rannvijay singha (@RannvijaySingha)
So sad to know about d passing away of Dr. Abdul Kalam. It is a loss not only for India but for d entire world. Such greatness is a rarity.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher)
We lost an Indian hero today. RIP APJ Abdul Kalam. You will always be an inspiration.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat)
Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Shri APJ Abdul Kalam. He indeed was an inspiration for every Indian. Undoubtedly a big loss.
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal)
Science Wizard,Brilliant academician & a Human Being par excellence,India ' s MissileMan,Dr APJ Abdul Kalam ' s sad demise has ended an era. RIP
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe)
Very sad day for india...deeply Saddened hearing the news at the sudden demise of Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam .surly the real Ratna
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36)
Terrible news!!APJ Abdul Kalam you will be remembered as one of the best presidents India has seen!
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena)
Shocked and saddened to hear about his sudden demise. India ' s most beloved President. RIP APJ Abdul Kalam
— Jackky Bhagnani (@jackkybhagnani)
Sad to hear abt the demise of Shri APJ Abdul Kalam. A visionary whom the country will miss badly. May his soul rest in peace.
— Gautam Singhania (@SinghaniaGautam)
APJ Abdul Kalam ' s demise is a huge loss! He epitomised sheer selfless dedication towards the betterment of this world! Deeply saddened.
— Dr. Subhash Chandra (@_SubhashChandra)
We may never have another President quite as unique, progressive,charismatic, intelligent and wonderful as Dr Kalam. Rest in peace.
RIP Dr.APJAbdul Kalam.. The missile man and a great inspiration of our generation..
"A visionary passes away" Abdul Kalam a brilliant mind and soul. His book Wings Of Fire is a must for every youth of our country.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn)
Not just a leader but a cult hero. A great President. A great Indian #RIPKalam
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
APJ Abdul Kalam Awards and honours
Year of award or honour
Name of award or honour
Awarding organisation
2014
Doctor of Science
Edinburgh University,UK
2012
Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa)
Simon Fraser University
2011
IEEE Honorary Membership
IEEE
2010
Doctor of Engineering
University of Waterloo
2009
Honorary Doctorate
Oakland University
2009
Hoover Medal
ASME Foundation, USA
2009
International von Kármán Wings Award
California Institute of Technology, USA
2008
Doctor of Engineering (Honoris Causa)
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
2007
Honorary Doctorate of Science and Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
2007
King Charles II Medal
Royal Society, UK
2007
Honorary Doctorate of Science
University of Wolverhampton, UK
2000
Ramanujan Award
Alwars Research Centre, Chennai
1998
Veer Savarkar Award
Government of India
1997
Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration
Indian National Congress
1997
Bharat Ratna
Government of India
1994
Distinguished Fellow
Institute of Directors (India)
1990
Padma Vibhushan
Government of India
1981
Padma Bhushan
Government of India