He played a pivotal role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. May his soul rest in peace.” Condolences from Pakistan Kalam, who wrote a book called “Ignited Minds,” became best known as a tireless campaigner for unleashing India's technological muscle and discouraging expensive imports from the West.īorn on October 15, 1931, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Kalam graduated from the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology in aeronautical engineering.įinance Minister Arun Jaitley expressed his condolences on Twitter: “We have lost an ideal citizen. Pakistan expressed condolences on the demise of Dr. Kalam will be remembered for his meritorious services for his country,” a statement from the Foreign Office said. “May Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in peace and give fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement said. President Mamnoon Hussain also expressed grief over the demise of the former Indian president.Īccording to a press statement issued from the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and the people of India. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also expressed deep condolences on the demise of the former Indian president. The PM prayed eternal peace for the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family.In his 16 minutes 50 seconds speech at the UNGA, PM Narendra Modi invoked Tamil Poet Kaniyan Pungundranar. He said: Ovvoru iṭattaiyum cērntavarkaḷ eṉṟa uṇarvu eṅkaḷukku irukkiṟatu, ellōrum nam'muṭaiyavarkaḷ The quote when translated in English means 'we have a sense of belonging to every place and everyone is our own'. "3000 years ago, a great poet of India, Kaniyan Pungundranar wrote in Tamil the most ancient language of the world "Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelirwhich means 'We belong to all places, and to everyone'. But do you know who is Kaniyan Pungundranar? This sense of belonging beyond borders, is unique to India," PM Modi said in his UNGA speech. Kaniyan Poongunranar, also known as Pungundranar was an influential Tamil philosopher who lived in the Sangam age. He was born and brought up in Mahibalanpatti, a village panchayat in the Thiruppatur taluk of Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
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