Indian Presidents - K.R. Narayanan, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Comprehensive Summary: Indian Presidents - K.R. Narayanan, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (English Text)

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10. K.R. Narayanan [1997-2002]

• >> First Dalit President.

• >> Vice-President -> President (6th person).

• >> First President to exercise his right to vote as a common citizen while in office (in Parliament elections).

• >> President who was elected after serving as an ambassador (civil servant).

• >> Publicly expressed dissatisfaction over the appointment of the Constitution Review Commission.

• >> Established the tradition of those supporting the formation of a government at the center should submit support letters to the President in advance.

• >> Received the "Best Statesman" award by the American Government.

• >> Sent back the Center's recommendation to dismiss the Kalyan Singh government in U.P. for reconsideration.

• >> President elected with the highest majority.

• >> Sent back the NDA government's recommendation to impose President's rule by dismissing the Rabri Devi government.

• >> Sought an explanation from the Center on the attacks on minorities in Gujarat and many parts of the country.

11. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam [2002-07]

• >> Became President without a political background.

• >> Renowned as a "Scientist President."

• >> In 2006, sought an explanation from the Central Government on Parliament's amendments to the "Public Representative Act" in 2000.

• >> In 2006, sent back the bill related to "Office of Profit" for reconsideration.

• >> Exercised his right to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections while in office.

• >> 5th person to become President without being Vice-President prior.

• >> Father of Indian Missile Technology.

• >> Authored "Wings of Fire".

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