Abdul Kalam, President of India - 11th President of India Incumbent Assumed office July 25, 2002 Vice President(s) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Preceded by K. R. Narayanan Succeeded by Incumbent Born October 15, 1931 Dhanushkodi, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India Political party Not affliated to any political party Spouse Not Married Religion Islam