Your Favorite Politician, Any Country, Any Time

Does Dr. Abdul Kalam qualify?
He was such a decent, dignified gentleman and so passionate about science and learning for youths.

 

Abdul Kalam sir, what a powerhouse of talent yet so simple, humble and always with a smile and inspiring everyone wherever he goes.

A wonderful visionary and i love his book The wings of fire.

 

I was thinking of him too, but then had the same question, since as a President, he was non-political and had never been a part of politics ever. His brilliance and humility were absolutely unparalleled.

 

Modiji is my favorite politician, strong leader and made a mark on global politics I’m proud of being Indian under his leadership

 

I enjoyed vitriolic acrimonious wits of politician CHO Ramaswami - a dramatist cum lawyer/ attorney cum Cine comedian, stage actor, strategist cum editor of tamil magazine “thuglak”.
He quipped thus when asked as to which party he belong:
“I always belong to opposition party”.

I always enjoyed his political satire.

His dad got a letter of recommendation for his placement in a reputedcompany. When he returned home from interview, the friend who gave that recommendation letter was chatting with his dad. His dad asked him the result of interview. He was rejected in the interview and so summed up his reaction thus:

“Not selected. Your friend has no value it seems. His recommendation is useless”.

An embarrassed dad stood astonished with son’s rude remarks & diatribe.

 

like Vajpayee, Bharat Ratna Kalam sahib too remained a bachelor/celebate.

Speaking of humility, humbleness & patrotism, I recall his visit to Thirumala aka Thirupathi where he was offered traditional welcome.

The chief priest and trustees were reminded of something by Kalam sahib. Visitor’s book was brought and he signed it. It could be a part of protocol observed in this temple to get signature of dignitaries .

Then on a large platter traditional ingredients filled offered by Kalam to the chief priest. Receiving the platter from Kalam Sahib’s hands, as per existing practise, the chief priest asked for his name and birth star for performing Archana to The Lord Venkateswara aka Srinivasa.

Kalam sahib responded : “ name is India . Star Unknown. Perform Archana in the name of India and Indian citizens.”

 

Kalam sahib as a student of Aero engineering coming from poor agricultural family was in need of some books. From erstwhile Moore Market That was a kind of mall during those days in 1940s and 50s for buying second hand rare. books including text books of engineering.

Those years there were hardly few books available by Indian authors and students mostly use foreign authors text books. Kalam sahib selected a couple of books from a shop and seller wanted ₹5 or so.

He said he had just₹2 only but needed all those for exam and said books would be returned after exams. Shop man agreed. As soon as exams were over he was back to the shop with those books to the delight of shop owner.

I am proud that I am product and alumnus of the same engineering college where Dr Kalam sahib studied during the years 1949 to 52.

This missile man needs no introduction, he is from our very own Tamilnadu. His achievements are so huge that makes him not only a national leader but also a world leader and a youth icon for the generations to come.