In Gadwal, the birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was celebrated under the leadership of Kompati Bhagat Reddy, who is the BJP Aija Town General Secretary. BJP Jogulamba Gadwal District President, S. Ramachandra Reddy, also attended the event and paid floral tributes to honor Dr. Kalam.
During the event, Ramachandra Reddy spoke about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s contributions and legacy. He mentioned that Dr. Kalam, who served as the 11th President of India, was not just a great scientist but also an author, teacher, and an inspiring figure, especially for children. His speeches and quotes continue to inspire the youth of the country.
Ramachandra Reddy further highlighted Dr. Kalam’s work as the Project Director for India’s first satellite launch vehicle (SLV-III) at ISRO. Before becoming the President, Dr. Kalam worked as an aerospace engineer at both the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He was also awarded India’s highest civilian honor, the ‘Bharat Ratna,’ in 1997.
Several BJP leaders and workers were present at the event, including Town General Secretary Pradeep Kumar, District OBC Morcha General Secretary Venkatesh Yadav, District OBC Morcha Committee Member Lakshmanachari, Town Vice Presidents Lakshman Goud, Town OBC President B. Venkatesh, and Booth Presidents Raghavender Reddy, B. Madhu, M. Shekhar, Kiran, Bhimesh, along with other active party members.