• Source:JND

Suresh Kalmadi Death News: Suresh Kalmadi, former Union Minister and Congress leader died due to brief illness, said his family in a statement on Tuesday. Kalmadi, 81, was undergoing treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. He breathed his last at around 3:30 am following a prolonged illness. Kalmadi is survived by his wife, a married son, daughter-in-law, two married daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren.

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His mortal remains will be kept at his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, Pune, until 2 pm. The last rites will be performed at Vaikunth smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm.

"Former Member of Parliament from Pune, former Union Minister of State for railways, and former President of the Indian Olympic Association, Mr. Suresh Kalmadi (aged 81), passed away in Pune today on Tuesday, 6th January at 3.30 am after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, a married son, daughter-in-law, two married daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. His mortal remains will be kept at Kalmadi House, Erandwane, Pune till 2 pm and cremation will take place at Vaikunth smashanbhumi, Navi Peth, Pune at 3.30 pm," an official press release said.

Kalmadi, A Big Name In Sports Administrative Circle

He was a significant figure in Maharashtra politics and and sports administration. Kalmadi served as the chairman of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from 1996 to 2011. His tenure as a sports administrator had been controversial, as he was jailed for 10 months for his involvement in the alleged corruption cases. However, he was released later.

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Kalmadi was the face of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, held in Delhi during the UPA government, but corruption-related incidents marred the tournament, and he was named a prime accused.

Kalmadi, a former Member of Parliament from Pune, also served as Minister of State for Railways.

(With ANI Inputs)


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