Passing of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |29 July 2015

Indian high commission opens condolence book

People who wish to pay homage to the departed Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam can do so as from today.

The high commission of India has opened a condolence book at its headquarters on Francis Rachel Street and people are welcome to pay homage to the departed leader today (Wednesday July 29) and tomorrow (Thursday July 30) from 9am to 12noon and from 2pm to 4pm.

Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of the Republic of India, passed away on July 27, 2015 while delivering a lecture to students and academicians at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong.

He was a distinguished scientist and humanist, who remained active till the very end.

As a mark of respect, the government of India has declared seven days state mourning from July 27 to August 2, 2015.