A few minutes ago I was in Harali village in Maharashtra
where I met 2000 of students from different schools. Just when I was about to
get down from the stage a young boy, about 18 years of age, held in the arms of
his mother cried to meet me. I called them both on stage. The boy could not
walk due to some childhood disease, but he was strong in willpower.
He told me, "My name is Shailesh and I am from this village. You told me to have a dream. I am here to tell you my dream. I am chess player... and someday I will become a Grand Master".
Great to see such aspirations and strength in a rural boy who despite his challenges,
has a great aim. Best wishes Shailendra
~ A.P.J Abdul Kalam
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