Family undecided about venue of Kalam's burial, three places shortlisted

July 29, 2015 12:11

As a mark of respect for former President APJ Kalam, Thursday will be a public holiday in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said following a request from Kalams family, government land had been allotted for burying the mortal remains of the former president.

The district administration of Rameswaram has selected three places for the funeral and would finalise a place after consulting APJM. Maraikayar, elder brother of Dr Kalam and other family members,the Hindu reported.

Three places a government land at Meyyampuli, near Thangachimadam; a forest land at Natarajapuram near Danushkodi; and a private land of Abil Kabil Dargah have been shortlisted, the sources said.

Pic: A huge poster in Rameswaram paying tribute to Dr Kalam. Ordinary people as well as politicians have strung up tributes to the former president all through the town. Photograph: Saisuresh SivaswamyRediff.com

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