Guess Who

15 October 1931 was his date of birth, He is a man of infinite worth. Rameshwaram was his birthplace, Poverty was a villain in his case. A very down-to-earth man; As a paper boy, his life, he began. He was a hardworking student; And was always very prudent. A low-cost coronary stent, Along with a cardiologist, he did invent. As a ‘Missile Man’ he is well known, For the talent that he has shown. He supported Uniform Civil Code, Upon him, Bharat Ratna was bestowed. He is the darling of the youth; Doubt not an ounce, for it’s the truth. He was a relentless fighter, A great orator, and writer. All good virtues in him we see; Can you guess who is he?