Manmohan Singh calls on Kalam

The PM and Kalam discussed matters of national and international importance during the 30-minute meeting.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday evening called on President APJ Abdul Kalam, who demits office next week.

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They discussed matters of national and international importance during the 30-minute meeting, a Rashtrapati Bhawan spokesman said.

The election to choose Kalam's successor will be held on Thursday. Thus, this was among the last occasions when the prime minister was meeting Kalam in Rashtrapati Bhawan.