Kolkata students drum up support for President Kalam

Schoolchildren in Kolkata are drumming up support for President APJ Abdul Kalams candidature for a second term at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Kolkata, June 21 : Schoolchildren in Kolkata are drumming up support for President APJ Abdul Kalam's candidature for a second term at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The students held a demonstration in the city under the banner of the Paschin Banga Sishu Unayan Committee today in support of President Kalam's candidature for another term.

They shouted slogans in support of the cause and carried posters hailing Kalam as the President.

Kalam, the children said, was the best President India ever had.

He was efficient, honest, sincere and noble, they said, adding that the fact that he made a special effort to bond with children across the country was the most defining factor.

"We want Kalam to become our President as he would lead our country towards great progress and success...He is a scientist and a very learned person," said Amit Singh, a thirteen-year-old student.

Recent surveys have shown that the majority of Indians, especially the youth, support President Kalam and want him to head the country for a second term.

His term ends on July 24. The voting to elect the 13th President would be held on July 19 and counting is scheduled on July 21.

ANI