Because he has taken Indian science to heights one could only aspire to earlier. Because he is India's most loved president. Because he connects with children in a way no leader has even done since Nehru. Because India's Missile Man made strides, as a scientist with DRDO and ISRO, in India's missile technology, culminating with Pokhran II, that remains one of the country's greatest achievements. Because as president, he brought the kind of respect to India's highest office that has set the benchmark for all those who will ever assume this office.