Rich tributes were paid to former President APJ Abdul Kalam by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal and his Cabinet colleagues at a condolence meeting held on Tuesday.
A two minutes silence was also observed to mourn his demise and they prayed that the departed soul might rest in peace.
Speaker of Haryana Vidhan Sabha Kanwar Pal also paid tributes to former President Dr Kalam and prayed for the departed soul.
The Chief Minister said that the sudden passing away of Dr Kalam had shocked the people and the entire nation was plunged into darkness. With his death, the nation has lost a great scientist, educationist, able administrator and a dedicated scientist who initiated the missile programme in India, he said.
He added that Dr Kalam has, as a scientist, taken science and technology to new heights and made an exemplary contribution in making India a Nuclear power.
Dr Kalam who was born in a simple family at Shri Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu, had reached the Rashtrapati Bhavan after great sacrifice, hard work and on the strength of his determination.
The Chief Minister added that Dr Kalam was an epitome of simple living and high thinking and he was honoured with the highest honours like Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bushan and Bharat Ratna for his great service.
Meanwhile, Haryana Government has decided to observe seven days State mourning from July 27 to August 2, both days inclusive, as a mark of respect to former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who passed away on Monday.
An official spokesman said that during the State mourning, the National Flag would be flown at half mast where it is regularly flown and there would be no official entertainment during this period.