Girri has written a letter to the Prime Minister in this regard saying the move would be a fitting tribute to the memory of Kalam, widely regarded as the people's President.
"The whole nation is mourning the death of Kalam. He was a great scientist and social reformer who inspired millions across the country as well as dedicated his whole life for our motherland. As a tribute to the people's president, I hereby propose to rename the Auranzzeb road in New Delhi as Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Road," the East Delhi MP wrote in the letter.
Girri claimed his demand had the backing of several members of other political parties as it was not a part of "BJP's agenda".
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