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President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Will Remain an Inspiration for India, says Cheteshwar Pujara
Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam died following a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture in Shillong on Monday. He was aged 83.
We will miss Dr Kalam, said Pujara © AFP
Chennai:
Paying homage to former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who passed away following a cardiac arrest, Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said he has read quite a few inspirational books written by him with 'Vision 2020 Missions' being one of his favourites.
"I have read his (Dr Kalam's) books starting from "Vision 2020". I have admired him a lot. He shared vast knowledge with the entire country. He has been an inspirational person for all of India.
"I just wanted to say that we will miss him. I pray to the Almighty that his soul rests in peace," Pujara paid his tribute while answering a question on Kalam, here on Tuesday.
On Monday, Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh also took to Twitter to pay their condolences.
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