In a letter to Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam thanked her for proposing his name for the President's post and for the "grateful politics". Here's what the wrote:
Dear and respected Madamji,
May I tahnk you for proposing my name for the Presidential Election 2912 and all your ceaseless efforts.
During this short interaction, I saw, in you, a great leadership quality of "graceful politics". Your firmness for a cause, honesty for the cause of the nation, particularly your courage and determination to sacrifice the golden political throne, is need greatful politics. This is indeed in the need of the country. It is known that history is written only by courageous leaders.
I am extremely sorry for the disappointment I have caused you.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
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