In his condolence message, Lal Thanhawla said that he was deeply shocked to learn about the untimely death of the former President at Shillong.
"I and the people of Mizoram join the nation in mourning the death of a great leader who endeared him with one and all.
"The people of Mizoram will always remember his loving and friendly smiles during his visits to Mizoram. Kalam was truly the 'People's President'," the chief minister said.