Former President Kalam remembered in his hometown

The 95^th birth anniversary of late President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was observed at the Kalam memorial in Peikarumbu near here on Thursday (October 15, 2026).

Representing the Tamil Nadu government, Minister Mathan Raja and Ramanathapuram District Collector Sivaguru Prabhakaran paid floral tributes at the memorial. Special prayers were performed.

Students and public visited the Kalam House and went around the exhibits.

Family members of the late President, including Jainulabdeen, Nazeema Maraikayar, Sheik Dawood, Nizam and others joined in the prayers and offered flowers at the memorial.