Members of the State Cabinet paid homage to the former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in a meeting held at the CM’s residence at New Cant Road on Tuesday.
Members observed two-minute silence as a mark of respect for the departed soul. Chief Minister Harish Rawat expressed deep grief on the demise of Dr Kalam. “This is a personal loss for me. This is again an irreparable loss for the nation. His simplicity was exemplary. He gave a new direction to science and played a pivotal role in revamping the defence sector of the country. His contribution in indigenous missile technique development is unforgettable. He contributed remarkably in the development of DRDO. He was a great scientist, thinker and teacher. He was the most popular person among the children after Chacha Nehru,” the CM said.
There will be 7 days national mourning from July 27 to August 2 in the State. During the mourning period national flag will be kept at half mast.There would be no Governmental entertainment programme during this period, informed the secretary in-charge Shailesh Bagoli.