President APJ Abdul Kalam an "inspiring figure": Lord Swraj Paul

LONDON: Noted NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul tonight condoled the death of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, saying he was an "inspiring figure" and a "great humanitarian".

Expressing his condolences, Lord Paul, Chairman of Caparo Group, the UK-based diversified conglomerate, also described Kalam as a "great President" and a hugely popular leader.