Should a road be named after APJ Abdul Kalam?

    • Pratigyan.Das@timesgroup.com
    • Publish Date: May 27 2016 2:37PM
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    • Updated Date: May 27 2016 2:42PM
Should a road be named after APJ Abdul Kalam?

Is It A Fitting Tribute To The Missile Man?

The Delhi government’s decision to rename the well-known Aurangzeb Road as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Marg evoked mixed reactions. While some call it a fitting tribute to the People’s President; others have criticised the move as being politically motivated...  

STUDENTS' TAKE


This is a welcome move by the government. A person who has contributed so much for the country deserves an honour like this. In fact, more. It will constantly remind people of Dr Kalam’s achievements. Other states can also follow suit and name buildings and roads after Kalam. It will also help foreigners, who are unaware of his great works, understand Kalam and India better.

Varsha S Bhat, Podar International School, Bengaluru

This is a good move on the part of the administration. While historical leaders deserve the respect of the common masses, it is also essential that we usher in today’s statesmen with whom the ‘aam janta’ can relate to and derive inspiration from. It’s a fitting tribute to the man who had a vision for the country.
Kush Parikh,  Prakash School, Ahmedabad

It’s a great idea. There should be some way in which we can show our respect to the greatest President of India. It’s certainly better than printing his picture on currency notes. The road will remind every passerby the role he played in transforming young minds.

Manas Pimpalkhare, Bal Shikshan Mandir, Pune

Not many know and a lot of them choose to ignore the fact that Aurangzeb was a conservative emperor who murdered his brother and imprisoned his father. Kalam, on the other hand, is an inspiration and an asset of our country! The Missile Man has made India proud at the world stage. I think it is amazing that the road is being renamed.
Shane John Daniel, Delhi Public School, Ahmedabad

As an Indian, I am proud that we have changed the name of one of the most majestic roads of Delhi. It will remind us of Kalam, who still holds a place of honour in the heart of every Indian. This is a step forward.

Diksha Jawa, Venkateshwar Global School, New Delhi 

Better late than never. I think Emperor Aurangzeb symbolised a rule of religious hatred and cruelty and was instrumental in dividing the nation on religious lines. Replacing his name with Kalam’s is a signal to everyone  that we condemn tyranny.

Gargi Tijare,  CPS-AB, Nagpur

Former president APJ Abdul Kalam can easily qualify as the modern Mahatma Gandhi because of his virtuous qualities and humility. This is a fitting tribute to honour him for his invaluable service to the nation. Aurangzeb, on the other hand, was the man who only divided the country with his evil policies.
Nisha Pahuja,  CIPS Kapsi, Nagpur

To rename the road is a mark of respect to a person who played an important role in the country’s development. The initiative by the Delhi government is a welcome move as  a tyrant has been replaced by a noble soul. But then, we must ensure that Kalam doesn’t just become a road’s name. It’s the duty of every youth in the country to transform his dreams into reality.
Aadhav Krishna S,  Chettinad Vidyashram, Chennai

It is an excellent move by the government to rename the road in honour of the People's President. Kalam was a charismatic leader and a guide who inspired innumerable youngsters. We are indebted to him. Needless to say this is a good way to preserve his memory for posterity.

Divya Venkattu,  St Columban’s Anglo Indian Girls School, Chennai

I welcome the move to rename the road after Dr Kalam. He was a national icon, a great scientist, an inspiring author and a fantastic teacher.

Jainam Mehta, Vidya Valley, Pune


More than renaming old roads to honour great persons, it would be better to name new roads after them. I feel that everyone has a different and specific place in our history. Also, rather than renaming roads and creating unnecessary confusion and chaos among the people, it would be more constructive to use that energy into doing something more useful for the citizens.
Tanushree Jain, Gitanjali Devshala, Hyderabad

It is a great idea to pay tribute to Kalam, the People’s President. However, it would have been better to honour him by implementing his vision for India. Renaming a road just ensures people remember him; practising his ideals will have a long-lasting impact. It is unfortunate that political leaders are debating over a man who was above all this.
Amit Rajaram, DPS-Hyderabad

Although naming a road in the capital after Kalam seems to be a fitting tribute to the great leader, I don't think that sidelining Aurangzeb is a wise decision. The Mughal emperor occupies an important place in our history books. Renaming the road seems like tampering history. It would have been better had the government named an educational institution, a library or some scientific organisation after Kalam as he was closely associated with learning. The government has created a political storm with its hasty decision.

Monideepa Majumdar, St John’s Diocesan Girls’ H S School, Kolkata

Ideally, the government should have renamed a street after Kalam in his hometown. Naming roads after personalities seems just a formality. In the long run, it does not really help people remember the great leaders. Instead, the government should include chapters on Kalam in the schools' curriculum across the country so that his name remains etched in the minds of young students.
Arpit Bachhawat, Don Bosco, Howrah

Renaming roads or prominent cities and towns creates unnecessary confusion and chaos. Kalam was a great leader and visionary who always wanted India to become a prosperous. A new road could have been named after him.

Burhanuddin M Fatehi,  Christ Church School, Mumbai

Renaming roads does not really make any difference, as people often refer to them by their original names. However, at the same time, it is a sign of respect. having said that, I am sure there are better ways of paying tribute to a great leader like Kalam. It will  be better if schools, colleges, universities and offices start their day by reading out the 10-point oath  instituted by the late president.
Ranveer Soni, G D Somani Memorial School, Mumbai

Renaming Aurangzeb Road as Kalam Road clearly indicates the short-sightedness of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation. Both Aurangzeb and Kalam have contributed to the betterment of India in their own ways. So there is no need to replace one name with the other. The dignity of Aurangzeb Road needs to be maintained.

Ankita Chawla,  Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula

 I have immense respect for the honourable ex-president, but I still think it is an immature and hasty decision to rename a historical road after him. If the government must honour Kalam chacha, why not name public venues, start educative initiatives or something that has a lasting effect on peoples’ minds? Moreover, who can say whether ‘Kalam Road’ will not be renamed in the future? Political leaders should not distort history according to their whims and fancies.
Isha Gogoi, Delhi International School, New Delhi








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Karthikeya chowdary koganti Silver oaks

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam road was earlier called Aurangzeb road, named so by the British after the controversial Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. In November 2014, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee petitioned the Prime Minister of India to change the name of Aurangzeb road after Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, as a tribute to him on his martyrdom anniversary observed on 24 November.

Yashita Nagpal BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL (SWASTHYA VHR)

It will be a great move making a road named after our greatest President as whenever our eyes will catch his name we will be getting an inspiration to move ahead in life .This will make people realise their responsibilities and will help create better leaders for our nation which will ultimately lead to its progress.

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