Mapusa, Oct. 16 -- Mapusa MLA Joshua De Souza paid tribute to former President of India and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during the programme 'Kalam Ka Paigam Desh Ke Naam', organised by the BJP Minority Morcha in Mehsana district, Gujarat, to commemorate his birth anniversary.

De Souza was joined at the programme by Gujarat BJP Minority Morcha president Nahin Qazi, BJP Mehsana district president Girish Rajgor, Deputy Mayor Ramesh Rajput, along with other office-bearers and party workers.

The programme honoured Dr Kalam's contributions to India's space and defence research and celebrated his enduring legacy in scientific innovation, education and nation-building.

Remembered as the 'Missile Man of India', Dr Kalam inspired ge...