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| Kalam's ode to J&K | | Outgoing Prez makes last speech | |
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Jammu, July 24: In his farewell address to the nation, the outgoing Prime Minister of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam fondly remembered the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In the elaborate address, Dr Kalam while making a reference to the courage and spirit of the people of Jammu and Kashmir guided the nation as how impact of disaster can be overcome through partnership.
He said, "I had the opportunity to experience the Indomitable Spirit of the people and children of Jammu & Kashmir even as they were just recovering from the devastating earthquake in 2005".
Recalling his visit to the various parts of state in the aftermath of devastating earthquake two years back, Dr Kalam said, "I visited Urusa village on 26th November 2005 which has been adopted by the Western Air Command, Air Force for providing relief and medical aid to the residents of that area. When I went there, I found that the school building had been severely damaged. I met all the school children and the village citizen of Urusa".
"The villagers apprised me of their losses and had all praise for Army and Air Force role in rescue and relief operations along with state government. I appreciate the courage of the people of Urusa in defeating their problems", said Dr Kalam while underlining the importance of partnership in meeting challenges.
He said in his last address as President of India, "they have actually become the master of the problem rather than allowing problems to become their master. Despite the severe loss due to the earthquake, the children and the members of the village participated in the relief operation with the Armed Forces bravely and were smiling when I went to meet them. They interacted with me and said that the school was functional in the temporary tents".
The outgoing President also said, "here, I also witnessed the participation of acting Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir along with State Government authorities in on-the-spot settlement of relief grants to be provided to the victims whose houses had been damaged in the earth quake. I have experienced many such acts of courage from our citizens when faced with severe challenges".
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