As long as you are an active member of Facebook, it is likely that you will see APJ Abdul Kalam’s quotes frequently. Some of the famous quotes cited include “If you fail, never give up because FAIL means “First Attempt In Learning” and “All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.” Perhaps the most popular one would be “I am not handsome but I can give my hand to someone who needs help…Because beauty is required in the heart, not in face…”
Where would the Indian Facebook pages be if it weren’t for these quotes? But apart from the quotes, APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, is known for his contributions to missile technology. Can you imagine such a thing happening in today’s India? Far from being entrusted with the responsibility of developing India’s nuclear missiles, he would have been branded as a “Jihadi” who would sell India’s nuclear secrets to Pakistan and other parts of the world as part of a larger “Islamic conspiracy” to take over the world.
Facebook users may share Abdul Kalam’s inspirational quotes. However, in today’s India, his legacy and contribution, particularly to India’s nuclear defence capabilities, are overshadowed. Unfortunately, the narrative that India’s Muslims are troublemaking stone pelters and budding Jihadists has taken root.
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