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October 13, 2004

Dreams float on an impatient wind
A wind that wants to create a new order...

-- A P J Abdul Kalam

President Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam turned 73 on Friday, October 15.

As a child in Rameswaram, it is said he watched the flight of birds and decided that he too wanted to soar and touch the skies.

Against all odds, he studied hard and became one of India's leading scientists, the leader of the nation's missile programme, and in July 2002, its first citizen.

The President has always dreamt of transforming India into a superpower by 2020 .

On his birthday, we invite your suggestions on how to realise his dream of making our nation truly great.

We will send the best responses to Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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	Sub: Great... Greater... Greatest INDIA We should be very proud of being an Indians. The president Mr. kalamji guiding us like anything. as a mother,father,teacher,advisor,scientist,psychiatrist and as a most well-wisher ... Posted by Sureshbabu

	Sub: Dreams of A New India. Dear Sir, Congratulations to Our President on his 73rd Birthday. We wish A Long and Happy Life. God Bless and keep him safe. It is ... Posted by Veronica Rajah

	Sub: for nation Sir is there any way we can do something about correption . Posted by manoj pandey

	Sub: make india superpower India's lost glory of vedic times may not be restored again. But I'd like to see our India as the greatest nation in the world. ... Posted by Dr. Bharathi R

	Sub: Birthday wishes Sir, I alongwith my 10 year son Gautam wishes to happy birthday. Posted by Shrirang Kachare


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