Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Today our nation has lost a great son, an iconic leader who dedicated his life to building the nation and serving the people.

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing away of Shri Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam ji, our former Hon’ble President of India. An eminent scientist, he who steered the country to new heights of scientific success, his determination to transform India gave our country a new direction towards inclusive growth.  An illustrious author, his books ignited minds and inspired us to think beyond boundaries and above all Dr. Kalamji was a greatly compassionate human being.”

Dr. Reddy added, “The loss is even more poignant for me personally and for all in the Apollo family who greatly benefited from his affection and guidance.  A towering personality of science and technology, he inspired us to harness the miraculous potential of technology in helping us achieve our mission of taking international standard of healthcare closer to every individual in need. A nation builder par excellence, Dr. Kalamji’s presence and guidance will be missed immensely by all of us in India and beyond. His demise has left a huge void in our hearts.”