Murthy as Prez: Kalam says 'fantastic'

President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday said it would be "fantastic" if software industry icon N R Narayana Murthy succeeded him.

"Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic," Kalam said when asked if he wanted the Infosys chief mentor to become President.

"I will say fantastic," Kalam remarked at an interactive session at the Infosys Global Education Centre here in response to the question: "Do you want Murthy to become President?"

Speaking to reporters who asked him about the President's remarks, Murthy said it would be "wonderful" if Kalam, who has "bonded" with the youth, who are the nation's future, continued for another term.

Asked if he was open to the idea of becoming President, Murthy said, "It is all hypothetical. Right now, we have had Kalam visit us. I don't think this is the right time to discuss it. It would be wonderful if he continues for another term."