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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday paid tributes to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary.

దేశానికి శాస్త్ర, సాంకేతికపరమైన ఎన్నో విజయాలను అందించి, మిస్సైల్ మాన్ గా గుర్తింపు పొందిన భారతరత్న ఏపీజే అబ్దుల్‌కలాం గారి వర్ధంతి సందర్భంగా నివాళులు అర్పిస్తున్నాను. తన నిరాడంబరత, నిజాయితీ, మానవతా దృక్పథం వంటి విశిష్ట లక్షణాలతో ప్రజల రాష్ట్రపతిగా కలాం గారు పిలువబడ్డారు. ఆ… pic.twitter.com/SQDP0faLHD

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 27, 2026

The Chief Minister paid homage to Kalam, recalling his immense contributions to the nation's scientific and technological progress, which earned him the title of the "Missile Man of India".

“I pay my tributes on the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who brought numerous scientific and technological achievements to the nation and earned recognition as the Missile Man of India," said Naidu in a post on X.

He remembered Kalam as the "People's President" for his simplicity, integrity and humanitarian outlook.

Jagan Mohan Reddy paid homage to Kalam, describing him as the "Missile Man of India" whose remarkable contributions to nation-building, science and technology continue to inspire generations.

“Kalam's remarkable contributions to nation-building, science and technology continue to inspire generations. His vision and values guide us forever,” he said in a post on X.

Tributes to the Missile Man of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Ji, on his death anniversary. His remarkable contributions to nation-building, science and technology continue to inspire generations. His vision and values guide us forever.#APJAbdulKalam pic.twitter.com/XWyBWnOToV

— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) July 27, 2026

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Kalam, who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007, is widely remembered for his contributions to India's missile and space programmes as well as his vision for national development.