“If you want to shine like the sun, you have to burn like the sun… But there is only one person who will carry you forward, and that is yourself.” Dreams are not what we dream about, but dreams that do not make us sleep. This is a wonderful inspirational message. Which has helped many people in making their lives. The man who spoke this inspirational speech was India’s Missile Man and then President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. India had lost a diamond less than 11 years ago today. Today is the birthday of Abdul Kamal. Know unknown things about him.
27 July, 2015. Venue- Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. Renowned scientist and former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam used to address the students here as a teacher. He stood on the stage and as soon as he started to speak, he felt sick. He tripped and fell. Everyone was surprised. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. His life was full of simplicity. He was an example. The country remembers him and carries his name with pride. Let us know about his role in Pokhran-2 nuclear test and why he had to use a pseudonym. What was the full story of Pokhara-2?
Pokhran-II was a major scientific and strategic event in the history of India. The test was conducted in May 1998 in Pokhran, Rajasthan. India gave a clear message to the world that it has nuclear capability. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam played an important role in this mission. He was not only a scientist; He was one of the key figures in planning, coordination, security and privacy. During the mission, he earned the title of Major General Prithviraj. Sometimes it is also written that he was given the name Colonel Prithviraj.
Why was Major General Prithviraj named? Pokhran was a major requirement of the mission. It was necessary to conceal the identity of the scientist. Their movement to and from the test site in general would have raised suspicions among foreign agencies. So, scientists wore military uniforms. Many were given secret names. Dr. Kalam was named Major General Prithviraj. This name was symbolic. Prithviraj reminds us of Prithviraj Chauhan, a mighty warrior of Indian history. Prithvi was also the name of an Indian missile series, with which Dr. Kalam was deeply associated. Hiding their identity was not just a play; It was given such a name out of a security need. The scientists traveling to and from the test site looked like military officers. This confused outside observers.
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What was ‘operational power’? Pokhran-II is commonly referred to as ‘Operation Shakti’. On May 11, 1998, India conducted three underground nuclear tests. It included a thermonuclear device, a fission device and a low-yield device. Two more less productive tests were conducted two days later on 13 May, bringing the total to five. On the evening of May 11, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee informed the nation.
He reported that India had conducted a successful nuclear test.
Dr. Kalam’s responsibility during the examination- Dr. Kalam was present at the examination venue. He was part of the operational team, ensuring the defense and scientific systems worked together smoothly. Equipment installation, communication, safety standards and final coordination were critical. Even a small mechanical error in such an experiment could have caused a major crisis. Kalam boosted the morale of the team in difficult situations and made the scientists focus on the goal.
