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The trappings of power have never sat comfortably on Kalam's shoulders. His tenure has seen him depart from many conventions. From allowing a less formal attire for official functions to setting aside protocol by walking up to awardees to present their citations, the President has brought in a whiff of freshness into Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Here, the President arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 25, 2002 after being sworn in.

Photo: Bivas Banerjee/Saab Press


 

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