Live Updates: India Pays Homage to the People’s President

Former Prez Dr Kalam passed away on Monday evening. Stay with us for live updates as we track his final journey.

Late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. (Photo: Reuters)

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Funeral of Abdul Kalam to take place in Rameswaram at 11 AM on July 30 with full military honours: Ministry of Home Affairs.

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My condolences to the Indian people on the passing of former President Abdul Kalam, an inspiring scientist and leader.
— Richard Verma, US Ambassador

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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s mortal remains reach his New Delhi residence.

(Photo: ANI)

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• Tri-services “Guard of Honour” held for Dr Abdul Kalam at the Palam airport in Delhi. Vice President Hamid Ansari also plays his tributes to Dr Kalam.

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrive at Delhi’s Palam airport where former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s mortal remains have arrived from Guwahati.

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• VIP’s to pay homage to Dr Kalam between 1 pm to 3 pm at his Delhi residence.

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• Dr Kalam dedicated his life to work, be it the missile program or being President. He will always be in our memory: Rahul Gandhi

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• Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s last rites to take place at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu at the request of his family members.

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• Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has announced that the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan will be renamed as APJ Abdul Kalam Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan as a tribute to former president.

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• Both House of Parliament pay rich tributes to former president APJ Abdul Kalam. MPs observe a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for Dr Kalam.
• Also, Lok Sabha has been adjourned till Thursday so as to allow MPs to attend Dr Kalam’s funeral likely to be held tomorrow.
• Rajya Sabha has, meanwhile, been adjourned till tomorrow.

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• I and the people of Mizoram join the nation in mourning the death of a great leader who endeared him with one and all. The people of Mizoram will always remember his loving and friendly smiles during his visits here. Kalam was truly the ‘People’s President’: Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla.

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The Indian-American community, across all spectrums, came together in one voice to mourn the death of APJ Abdul Kalam. Click here for details.

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The body of late President Dr Abdul Kalam has left Assam from where it will be taken to Delhi in a special IAF aircraft.

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The Union Cabinet will hold a special meeting at 10am to condole the death of former President A P J Abdul Kalam.

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As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout India from July 27, 2015 to August 2, 2015, both days inclusive.
— Official statement

All central government offices will remain open and no holiday has been declared, the statement added.

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IAF’s C-130J Super Hercules aircraft carrying Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s mortal remains expected to land at Palam, Delhi at 11.45 am.

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• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam contributed in dev of rocket technology, we remember him as a person who is extremely knowledgeable: ISRO Chief Kiran Kumar.
• Dr Kalam was very amicable, used to interact with everyone with simplicity, a great loss to the country: ISRO Chief Kiran Kumar.

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• 7:15 am: Air Force helicopter carrying Dr Abdul Kalam’s body reaches Guwahati from Shillong.

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• 6.00 am: Draped in national flag, the casket containing the body of Abdul Kalam in Shillong.

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• PM Narendra Modi may receive Kalam’s body at Delhi airport.
• Union Cabinet to meet today to decide on Abdul Kalam’s last rites.

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