Switzerland honours Abdul Kalam

Switzerland has declared May 26 as Science Day in honour of our President A P J Abdul Kalam. The Swiss government, considering his vast expertise in science and technology, announced this following his arrival in Geneva on May 25th. Switzerland considers Kalam as the father of India's missile programme.

Swiss honour Kalam, May 26 is Science Day

Switzerland, the only country not to participate in World War II has declared May 26 as Science Day in honour of our President inspite of knowing that he is the father of our missile programme. This displays the greatness of both India as well as Switzerland. For Switzerland understands and believes that India will use it only for defense and it also sees Kalam as a scientist and not just as a President. Back in 2003, when Kalam visited Bulgaria, similar sentiments were shared by the political elite as well as the students whom Kalam met.

Kalam never ceases to amuse and inspire wherever he goes.

May his dreams of India 2020 come true. May God bless him and India.

- Murali