ul Kalam did a tremendous job as President of India. He definitely is an inspiring man, gave dignity to the post. But his attempt to second term is unbecoming. Retiring from the post of President will give him more opportunity to constructively engage with society, in particular the youngsters with whom he is very popular. What the official commitments prevented him from doing, he could now impartially put his effort and energy. He has done whatever he could as the President and now could contribute more post retirement. He is unnecessarily dragging himself into controversy and sullying the respect people have for him. This blogger is looking forward to listen to his lecture post retirement, as it will make him easily accessible. Although one would prefer a ‘non political’ Governor or President, Prathiba Patil is eminently qualified to be the next President of India. Again, Mr. Kalam has done an incredible job, he should exit with dignity.
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gger has taken special interest in listening to people holding responsible position after they retire. One reason is it cuts down the nonsense crowd. Second is, a person once leaving the position turns more interesting, probably because they could say things they wouldn’t /couldn’t while holding the post!!. Last but not least they are more enlightening as also engaging with experience and anecdotes. The only person I was not able to listen to was Boutros Boutros Ghali, deeply regret it, I was not allowed in. Mr.Ghali was excellent as UN Secretary General, it would have been insightful to listen to him.
