Apolitical leader

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 This refers to the article, “Why did some Muslims ignore Abdul KalamIJ” (August 3) by Balbir Punj. APJ Abdul Kalam was a strictly apolitical individual. After successful nomination, he was elected as the President of India. He conducted himself well and exhibited praise-worthy traits. 
I wonder what would have happened if he was not the President of India and, instead, had retired as an engineer. How many accolades would he have receive thenIJ He would have been just another person. Words gain gravity, become exemplary, and quotes weight the importance of the position of the individual who uttered those words!. Kalam will always be remembered by the people of India.  He was a visionary, an educationist, and a scientist.
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