I like your smile... Never stop smiling: APJ Abdul Kalam

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during a visit to
Bunglon High School, Churachandpur,
Manipur in 2006. Pic: N Jonish

Popularly known as 'The Missile Man of India' -- Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (b15.10.1931) -- was the 11th President of India from 25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007.  A scientist turned politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering. He passed away in Shillong, Meghalaya State on 27 July 2015. Rest in Peace, Respected Sir, PEOPLE'S President!

HERE is a memorable and lively encounter with Dr Abdul Kalam from the words of a top cop from northeastern parts of India.

NEW DELHI, 28 JULY 2015 — I too had touching moments with President Kalam, In full IPS black bandgala dress... all IPS Officers were asked to line up as President will meet all of us being escorted by Dr KK Paul, Commisioner of Delhi Police during his Presidentship during at home function at Delhi.

When he handshaked with me, he smiled and said, "I like your smile... never stop smiling", and said, "People from hills are more happy because they are with nature and always smile".

 

Mr Robin Hibu, IPS, Jt CP, Special Unit for
Women and Children (SPUWAC) &
Nodal Officer for North-East People, Delhi Police.
Pic: BKT

And he told the commissioner that more young officers should be encouraged to serve at Delhi, so that more youth will be encouraged.

After few years, I was incharge of his security at Tawang Festival. ...he immediately recognised me and said, so young man, you are here....he whispered something at his secretary Mr PM Nair's ear, after the function was over...His Secretary asked me that why not I  join Rasthrapati Bhavan on deputation?

I missed lifetime opportunity to serve the nation with such illustrious visionary president of India.

I have photograph of that pulsating movements with President Dr Kalam hanging at my wall....read his book “Ignited Mind”.

For me he is an inspirational hero. ..... pauperised newspaper frail boy from rural Kerala … who rose to become President of India, decorated with Bharat Ratna by sheer dint of hardwork and sincerity.

Nation especially youth will miss ... such noble and down to earth President. And he died amidst youth of IIM, Shillong....

Rest in Peace, Sir.

Adieu ! Adieu !

By:~ Robin Hibu, IPS, Nodal Officer for North-East, Delhi Police

*Compiled by Lalbruce

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