I wonder why readers are so upset about the leftist's remarks. Ask them how about a chinese for the president post of india, they might be happy to say yes. The leftists are the jokers in the current scenario and should not be taken seriously. After all they never had guts withdraw support to UPA inspite of it put aside their warnings on ecnomic reforms and other issues.
Coming to president post I believe kalam is still the best choice even though he should have dealt little better regarding faizal and reservations isuues. If he really need to be replaced Mr. Narayana Murthy is the alternative.
Certainly there are many better persons in the fray from non-political category but these two (Kalam & NRM) have visionary skills and they are role models.