Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away after a prolonged illness in Pune on Tuesday morning. He was 81.
Kalmadi, the former chairman of the Indian Olympic Association, had been undergoing treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. He breathed his last at 3:30 a.m., according to an official release from his office.
#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra | Former Union Minister and Senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away after a prolonged illness.
— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2026
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A prominent political figure from Pune, Kalmadi had represented the city multiple times in the Lok Sabha and had served as Union Minister of State for Railways.
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 his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, Pune, until 2 p.m. The last rites will be performed at Vaikunth Smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 p.m., according to the release.
