Leaders across Odisha, including Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik, paid heartfelt tributes to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his birthday on Wednesday.
Taking to his social media account, Kambhampati wrote, “Remembering #bharatratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the #MissileManofIndia and former President of India, on his birth anniversary. A visionary scientist, inspiring teacher and true patriot, his life and legacy continue to ignite the spirit of innovation and service in every Indian.”
Similarly, CM Majhi in a post on X said, “Devotional salutations on the birth anniversary of the great scientist, renowned educationist and former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. His simple lifestyle, noble thoughts and hard work continue to inspire all of us even today. Let us resolve to work with dedication towards building a powerful and prosperous India inspired by his ideals.”
ମହାନ ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ, ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ଶିକ୍ଷାବିତ୍ ଏବଂ ଭାରତର ପୂର୍ବତନ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରପତି ଡ. ଏ.ପି.ଜେ. ଅବଦୁଲ କଲାମଙ୍କ ଜୟନ୍ତୀରେ ଭକ୍ତିପୂତ ପ୍ରଣାମ।
ମିସାଇଲ୍ ମ୍ୟାନ୍ ଭାବରେ ପରିଚିତ ଡ. କଲାମଙ୍କ ସରଳ ଜୀବନଶୈଳୀ, ଉଦାର ଚିନ୍ତାଧାରା ଏବଂ କଠିନ ପରିଶ୍ରମ ଆଜି ବି ଆମ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରେରଣାର ଉତ୍ସ।
ଆସନ୍ତୁ, ଆମେ ସମସ୍ତେ ତାଙ୍କ ଆଦର୍ଶରେ… pic.twitter.com/BgtTk8YI0b— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 15, 2025
Leader of the opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik stated, “Humble tributes to former President and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. #APJAbdulKalam on his birth anniversary. He was a visionary scientist, beloved teacher, eloquent speaker, noted author, and had a deep bond with #Odisha. His life of humility and mission to ignite young minds will continue to inspire.”
Kalam shared a strong connection with Odisha, having spent a major part of his life at the state’s Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district and Wheeler Island in Bhadrak district.
His simplicity and contributions made him a household name in the state. Notably, the Odisha government later renamed Wheeler Island as Dr. Abdul Kalam Island.
