Why did so apj Abdul Kaman say that is was a 'miraculous escspe'?
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Some people are popular in their state.
Some people are popular in their religion or their caste or among their fellow language-speaking people.
But President Kalam was one person who was popular across India among all kinds of people, irrespective of their state, religion, caste, creed, village or city; irrespective of whether they were youth or elders.
Nobody had anything negative about him.
I have not found any other personality in any field who was so popular in the three to four decades at least.
He was a multifaceted personality, a statesman, a visionary, scientist, teacher, administrator and, above all, a good human being. He was a humanist to the core.
He had a very soft corner for the youth, for children, and for students. He made it a point to meet them wherever he could, for as long as he could.
He would encourage them to ask questions and discuss his answers at length if needed.
He never dodged a question. Even if they asked him things like why his hair was so long, he would answer patiently.
Once a student asked him why he was not married. His reply was, 'Look, I am not only not married, I am also a Brahmachari.' Then he laughed and said, 'I did not find time to marry. I was so busy in my scientific work.'
He had a very interesting sense of humor.
When a student asked him about India's population problem, he immediately replied. 'You are asking questions to the wrong person. I am innocent.' Then, of course, he gave a serious reply.
He was equally at ease with students, with Members of Parliament, with politicians, with technocrats. He could interact with anyone.
He was as comfortable with Constitutional and legal issues as he was while talking to children.