An Impact on A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Biography: A Perspective View

<p>People from all over the world have attacked us,<br>taken our territories, and dominated our minds over the<br>course of 3000 years. From Alexander forward, the Greeks,<br>Turks, Moguls, Portuguese, British, French, and Dutch all<br>came and robbed us, taking away what was ours. That is why<br>my initial vision is one of liberty. I feel that India first saw this<br>in 1857, when we began the battle for independence. This is<br>the freedom we must safeguard, cultivate, and expand. No one<br>will appreciate us if we are not free. My second vision for<br>India's future is that we have been a developing country for<br>the past fifty years. It is past time for us to recognize ourselves<br>as a developed nation.In terms of GDP, we are among the top<br>five countries in the world. In most regions, we are growing at<br>a pace of 10%. I've had a third vision. India must stand up to<br>the rest of the globe. Because, in my opinion, unless India<br>stands up to the rest of the world, no one will respect us. Only<br>strength is respected by strength. We must be powerful not<br>only militarily, but also economically.</p>