APJ Abdul Kalam was my inspiration, says Anna Hazare

Social activist Anna Hazare condoled the death of former President A P J Abdul Kalam and described him as his inspiration.

In his condolence message, Hazare said, "I am saddened by the news of Kalam's death. His demise is a loss for the country. He was my inspiration and a guide to the youths."

"We had met him at the time of an RTI Act meeting. After that I had met him a number of times in Delhi. He was my inspiration," the Gandhian said. 

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam, the 'missile man' who came to be known as 'People's President' died on Monday after he collapsed during a lecture at the IIM Shillong.

Kalam, who would have turned 84 in October, was confirmed dead more than two hours after he was wheeled into the ICU of Bethany hospital in a critical condition following the collapse at around 6.30pm.