"Salaam-e-Kalam" campaign to launch with unity march; BJP Minority Morcha chief Jamal Siddiqui outlines plan
New Delhi, July 26
The Bharatiya Janata Party Minority Morcha has organised nationwide tribute programs under the "Salaam-e-Kalam" campaign.
To commemorate the legacy of Bharat Ratna, former President, and great scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha will launch the "Salaam-e-Kalam" campaign on July 27. Led by the Morcha's National President, Jamal Siddiqui, the campaign will feature various programs across district headquarters in memory of Dr Kalam.
BJP Minority Morcha's National President Jamal Siddiqui finalised the program details after consulting with the Morcha's national team. He stated that the objective of the "Salaam-e-Kalam" campaign is to take Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's unparalleled contributions to India's development, science, education, and nation-building to the masses and to pay him a fitting tribute.
He remarked that Dr Kalam's life serves as a source of inspiration for the entire nation, including the youth and the Pasmanda community. The BJP has consistently honoured great personalities, rising above religion and caste to recognise significant contributions to the national interest and nation-building.
He announced that a "Unity March" would be organised from Dr Abdul Kalam's residence to his memorial. This march is dedicated to the ideals of national unity, patriotism, and the resolve for a developed India. Its aim is to share Dr Kalam's vision of a developed India with the public and to connect the youth, including Generation Z, with the mission of nation-building.
Through this campaign, the youth will be encouraged to actively participate in the national effort to realise the goal of a developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thereby accelerating the country's progress toward Dr Kalam's vision.
The occasion will also feature the installation of a statue of Dr Kalam and a program led by Jamal Siddiqui that highlights Dr Kalam's inspiring legacy.
Several dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, Shadab Shams, and the State President of the Tamil Nadu BJP Minority Morcha, will participate in the event.
The program, organised in the district, will feature activities such as paying floral tributes to Dr Kalam's statue or portrait, holding discussion forums, and conducting medical camps.
Additionally, a special public awareness campaign will be run via social media. Through these initiatives, Dr Kalam's ideals, his scientific outlook, and his vision of a developed India will be conveyed to people across all sections of society.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Dr. Kalam was truly a great scientist and a humble human being. His vision for a developed India is something every Indian should work towards, irrespective of political affiliations. The unity march sounds like a positive step. I just hope the campaign focuses on his scientific contributions and not politics.
I have mixed feelings about this. Dr. Kalam was a Bharat Ratna and beloved by all. But why does every campaign have to be linked to a political party? Kalam belonged to the whole nation. What about the medical camps aspect? That's genuinely useful for many. Let's hope the discussion forums don't turn into political rallies.
I still remember Dr. Kalam's lecture at IIT Madras in 2003. He was so approachable and always encouraged students to dream big. The unity march from his residence to memorial is a nice gesture. Generation Z needs to hear his story of hard work and humility. But I hope the social media campaign doesn't get drowned in hashtags and loses the real message.
It's refreshing to see a political party honour a scientist who transcended religious and caste divides. Dr. Kalam's work on India's missile program and space research is legendary. If this campaign even inspires a few young people from minority communities to take up science, it will be a success. The medical camps are a practical addition.
As someone from the Pasmanda community, I appreciate that BJP is highlighting Dr. Kalam's background. But talk is cheap. We need scholarships, coaching for competitive exams, and job reservations if they truly want to uplift us. A unity march is fine, but where will the statues
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