Patna, (BiharTimes): The chief minister, Nitish Kumar, on Monday said that President A P J Abdul Kalam, would be requested to accept the post of Visitor of the revived Nalanda University, which in fact was his brainchild. Talking to the newsmen he said that keeping in mind the extraordinary personality of Dr Kalam in the past too “we had asked him to accept the post of Visitor of the University.” Dr Kalam on Saturday express his desire to teach in the Nalanda University after his retirement.

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It would definitely be a good news for 'yet to born' Nalanda International University if Dr. Kalam agrees to be 'visitor' to the university. Given the current situation on the presidential election, it seems being the president of India is not at all a matter of pride for any intellectual or for a person with even a little self esteem. Dr. Kalam would rather be more effective in terms of using his management skills and rich knowledge while being associated with Nalanda International University. We can expect few years down the line that the university acquires greater respect in international arena than the country itself. This may not sound very pleasant but I am not able to think more positive given the current political developments on the presidential election and, I believe, most of the readers would defend me.

Ashutosh Kumar
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Fidelity Business Services India Pvt. Ltd.
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It will be a great idea if President Kalam accepts the position of Visitor of Nalanda International University. Then only he shall be able to get all his ideas incorporated in planning and execution stage of the university project. I have written on the subject extensively. It requires a real great drive to implement the project to a world class standard if we wish the university to come up as one of the best in the world.

Indra R. Sharma

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