MEMO FROM NARA

On 24 July ’07, someone quit the Rashrrapati Bhavan and on 25 July ’07 a lady entered.

After five years, Dr. Abdul Kalam bid farewell to all of us as the President of India and Mrs. Pratiba Patil entered the Rashtrapati Bhavan as the first woman President of Independent India.

It was a happy occasion for those who voted for her and also to the people of India.

There is no special qualification required for becoming the President of India which is simply an elected post.

The candidate is, in fact, elected by the people’s representatives.

This time a lady born in Jalgaon of Maharashtra could get the opportunity of occupying the post of President of India.

A sudden decision by the ruling parties made Mrs. Patil as the candidate for the post.

We know the ruling party will have the majority legislators who voted and elected her.

The replacement of Dr. Kalam with Mrs. Patil was not very much liked by millions of Indians including the opposition parties.

But still things happened in her favour. Dr. Kalam intelligently declined the second term, knowing well the political situation.

It was really a very good decision and his desire to join as Professor in Anna University, Chennai was welcomed by all.

Let the students, the future scientists of India, get the benefits of Dr. Kalam’s inspiring lectures.