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#RIPKalam: India will miss you, sir

July 28, 2015 01:08 IST

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Following Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam’s death, Twitter was flooded with tributes to the late president.

Here are some of these tweets:

President of India ‏@RashtrapatiBhvn: The passing away of former President of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is a deep personal loss for me #PresidentMukherjee

Narendra Modi@narendramodi:India mourns the loss of a great scientist, a wonderful President & above all an inspiring individual. RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Arun Jaitley ‏@arunjaitley: My condolences on the sad demise of former President APJ Abdul Kalam. We have lost an ideal citizen. May his soul rest in peace.

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DRDO ‏@DRDO_India: #APJAbdulKalam his spirit will continue to guide all of us in DRDO to march ahead in fulfilling his dreams of achieving self reliance. #APJAbdulKalam continues to live in the hearts of every Indian and his spirit will continue to guide all of us in DRDO.

Devendra Fadnavis ‏@Dev_Fadnavis: Dr. #APJAbdulKalam was the first person in 21st century to realise the power of our demographic dividend & opportunities created by it. I bow before one of the greatest Indians and pay my humble tributes to Dr  APJAbdulKalam Sahab. My deepest condolences..

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ‏@SriSri: #APJAbdulKalam led a remarkable life: a scientist, artist & philosopher. Holding the highest office, he was still approachable by one & all.

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Office of RG ‏@OfficeOfRG: Deeply saddened at the passing away of DrAPJ Abdul Kalam.A man of many parts-he won over the hearts&minds of a nation with his warmth&wisdom

Jyotiraditya Scindia ‏@JM_Scindia: Deeply saddened at the demise of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He shall forever remain an inspiration and the soul behind many ‘Ignited Minds’

sachin tendulkar ‏@sachin_rt: Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being...RIP Dr. Abdul Kalam. The nation mourns the loss of a great person.

Dibang ‏@dibang: #Respect If you want to shine like a sun. First burn like a sun

Anushka Sharma ‏@AnushkaSharma: Very sad to hear about the passing of APJ Abdul Kalam. Loss of an inspiring visionary and a wonderful soul .May his soul RIP.

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Boman Irani ‏@bomanirani: In recent times no Indian has been loved and respected as he. He was all and more an Indian should be. Deeply saddened.

Pritish Nandy ‏@PritishNandy: #APJAbdulKalam was a man deeply loved and respected. He enriched my life  in so many ways. A wonderful person. RIP

Karan Johar ‏@karanjohar: Visionary....legendary and with so much dignity....a big loss to the country....RIP

Sanjeev Kapoor ‏@SanjeevKapoor: Today we lost one of the tallest leader of our time. His life & legacy will continue to inspire generations.

Mohammed Azharuddin ‏@azharflicks: Death of DrAPJ Abdul Kalam is a great loss to the country. He was a commn man's Prsdnt & an icon of the young generation RIP

SOPHIE CHOUDRY ‏@Sophie_Choudry: Prayers for a gentleman I truly respect & was so proud to see as the President of our country..A real inspiration! RIP sir

rishi kapoor ‏@chintskap: R I P.  Dr. Abdul Kalam, sir, you shall be missed and remembered.

Shah Rukh Khan ‏@iamsrk: So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack & now the news of Dr. Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all.