Annamalai pays tribute to Kalam, announces Centre for Ethics in Politics

'We The Leaders' movement founder Annamalai paid tribute to former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at his memorial place in Rameswaram Madurai: K Annamalai, head of ‘We the Leaders’ movement, marked late Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam’s memorial day by announcing a training initiative centred on ethics and leadership. The Centre for Ethics in Politics will open in Coimbatore on October 15, Kalam’s birth anniversary, and be dedicated to Tamil Nadu.Annamalai visited Kalam’s memorial at Peikarumbu in Ramanathapuram district on Monday, joined the family’s prayer, met relatives and paid tribute alongside BJP functionaries.Local DMK representatives, and district officials also paid respects during the observance. Ramanathapuram collector Sivaguru Prabhakaran offered flowers for the government, while MLA Kadharbatcha Muthuramalingam and municipal chairman Nasser Khan attended.Annamalai later joined Ignite 2026, organised by Kalam House, where 1,000 students displayed projects. He said Kalam combined science and spirituality, rose from Rameswaram and contributed to India’s defence research while advising six prime ministers.“I heard Kalam speak as a student at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration,” Annamalai told reporters. He said that experience shaped his effort to continue “on Kalam’s path” and promote leadership based on conduct and public responsibility.“Kalam wanted ethics in politics and capable leaders to enter public life,” he said.“We want more than one lakh people to be trained through this centre within one year,” Annamalai said, adding that the implementation plan would be announced in October, targeting students and political participants.TVK minister C T R Nirmal Kumar paid tribute to Kalam, calling him the “People’s President” and the “dream hero of India’s youth.” In an X post, he said, “Dream, and work to make that dream come true,” adding that Kalam’s simplicity, integrity, patriotism and scientific achievements would continue to inspire people.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in MaduraiStay updated with the latest Madurai news. Download the TOI App.