New Delhi: The nation paid tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, one of the country’s most admired scientists and educators, who is fondly remembered as 'People’s President' and lifelong teacher, on his birth anniversary on Wednesday.

While the country remembers the Missile Man’s enduring legacy, the 'Modi Archive' -- a popular handle on social media shared an unforgettable train journey of Dr Kalam -- narrated by the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, explaining how it turned out to be an eye-opening experience for the noted scientist.

The Modi Archive on Wednesday shared an old speech of the then CM Modi from 2005, in which he recounts Dr Kalam’s first train journey from Rameswaram to Delhi and how it influenced the latter’s views on India’s diversity and expanse.

In the video dated May 5, 2005

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