Sachin Tendulkar, S. Sreesanth Pay Last Respects to President APJ Abdul Kalam
APJ Abdul Kalam, India's 11th President, passed away in a hospital in Shillong, Meghalaya. Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian legend, paid his last respects to him on Twitter
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APJ Abdul Kalam, India's 11th President, passed away in a hospital in Shillong, Meghalaya. The former President, who held office from 2002 to 2007, collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management on Monday evening. (India to Host South Africa in Marathon Series)
The entire nation was shocked and messages paying tribute to one of India's greatest minds poured in on social media.
The Indian cricket fraternity too was shocked. Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian legend, led the way with his tribute.
On twitter, Tendulkar wrote, "The nation mourns the loss of a great person. Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being...RIP Abdul Kalam"
Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being...RIP Dr. Abdul Kalam (2/2)
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
The nation mourns the loss of a great person (1/2)
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
The Board of Cricket Control in India also followed suit and paid their respect stating, "RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Impeccable character and indomitable spirit"
RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Impeccable character and indomitable spirit - #MissileMan pic.twitter.com/qyVN1bjSW9
- BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2015
Other cricketers too, took to the social media and paid their respect.
A role model for so many, a visionary leader and a person with an indomitable spirit, RIP APJ Abdul Kalam Sir.
- Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 27, 2015
Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
- Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 27, 2015
- Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) July 27, 2015
Not just a leader but a cult hero. A great President. A great Indian #RIPKalam
- Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 27, 2015
#RIP Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam pic.twitter.com/7ESlIiAhHx
- Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 27, 2015
Very sad day for http://t.co/UQfyBw1vxg Dr.Kalam.The nation will always remember you for launching the Rohini.
- Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) July 27, 2015
Even India's tennis queen got onto twitter to express her respect
What a sad day this has been ?? #RIPKalam #GurdaspurAttack
- Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) July 27, 2015
Sad to hear about the sudden demise of Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam. May his soul rest in peace.
- K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 27, 2015
RIP Dr.Abdul Kalam who passed away while doing what he loved the most,speaking 2 students& imparting knowledge 2 the young. #leader
- VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 27, 2015
Dr.Kalam was not only a gr8 President but a visionary who inspired the entire country.1 of the most humble person I met.We will miss u sir.
- VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 27, 2015
RIP Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, a President who was first a Noble Citizen of the Country to its true Sense.left a lot to emulate
- Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) July 27, 2015