President Kalam to be Buried with Full State Honours in Rameswaram

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam is set to be buried with full sate honours in his hometown of Rameswaram in southeastern Tamil Nadu.

  • Police cordon off crowds from a street close to former President APJ Abdul Kalam's house in Rameswaram.
    Police cordon off crowds from a street close to former President APJ Abdul Kalam's house in Rameswaram.
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  • Mourners hold up a banner with a condolence message for President Kalam, and proclaiming him the 'People's President'.
    Mourners hold up a banner with a condolence message for President Kalam, and proclaiming him the 'People's President'.
  • President Kalam's body is to be taken from his house, from where it set out for the funeral rites.
    President Kalam's body is to be taken from his house, from where it set out for the funeral rites.
  • President Kalam's hearse was led by defence personnel and was witnessed by crowds that lined the streets.
    President Kalam's hearse was led by defence personnel and was witnessed by crowds that lined the streets.
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  • A number of senior political leaders are to attend President's Kalam's state funeral, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    A number of senior political leaders are to attend President's Kalam's state funeral, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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