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.

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

High Commissioner Abdul Basit paid last respects to late former President APJ Kalam at his Delhi residence in Delhi pic.twitter.com/DY4l8admFQ

— Paknewdelhi (@Paknewdelhi) July 28, 2015

High Commissioner Abdul Basit paid last respects to late former President APJ Kalam at his Delhi residence in Delhi pic.twitter.com/DY4l8admFQ

— Paknewdelhi (@Paknewdelhi) July 28, 2015

A fantastic human being,till last moment he ws working,greatest thing to do:UR Rao,Frmr ISRO Chairman on Abdul Kalam pic.twitter.com/i8ncp449zf

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 28, 2015

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

Mourning w/India the passing away of exPresident,brilliant scientist&role model Dr.@APJAbdulKalam #AbdulKalam.Honored2have met this GreatMan

— Daniel Carmon (@danielocarmon) July 27, 2015

Jis bhi kshetra ko unhone haath lagaya, wahan wo svayam yashasvi bane,us kaarya ki garima bhi badhayi: Mohan Bhagwat pic.twitter.com/bmGcW4bqHH

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 28, 2015

Kal sirf Hindustan k liye hi nahi,balki poore vishwa ke liye dukhad din saabit hua :Jitan Manjhi on APJ Abdul Kalam pic.twitter.com/BckyQlvssF

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 28, 2015

A very big loss for the country,Dr. Kalam as the President conducted himself in a dignified manner: Sitaram Yechury pic.twitter.com/JfR5o9FPas

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 28, 2015