The South Western Railway (SWR) zone of the Indian Railway has paid tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India in a really unique manner. At Yeshvantpur Coaching Depot in SWR, they have set up a 7.8 high and 800 kg heavy bust of the ‘Missile Man’. The photographs of the same are shared on the Twitter account of the Indian Railways and people have positive reactions to the same.
“The most creative tribute to the Missile Man & former President of India, Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam by Yesvantpur Coaching Depot in SWR. The 7.8 ft high & 800 kg heavy structure is fabricated entirely of scrap materials like Bolts, Nuts, Wire Ropes, Soap Containers & Damper pieces” captioned the post.
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The post was shared at 4.49 on July 22, 2021, and has received 2683 likes. People are amazed at the initiative taken by the Indian Railway sector and are supporting it. Some are saying to build more statues like this. The most surprising elements are the components of the statue made.
Some of the replies to the tweet are:
“Great tribute to Honourable 11th President of India Bharat Ratna The Missile Man of India #DrAPJAbdulKalam”
“Salute to all employees in yashwantpur coaching department.”
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“Have to create some more standing statue at some major stations”
“Very good congratulations great work thanks Wishes to all staff from Chennai”