Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Passes Away at 81
Suresh Kalmadi, a former Union Minister and Congress leader, passed away at the age of 81 in Pune.
He was known for his roles as a Minister of State for Railways and as the president of the Indian Olympic Association.
Kalmadi was also instrumental in the development of Pune city, organizing the National Games in 1992 and starting the Pune Festival.
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
His funeral will be held at Vaikunth crematorium at 3:30 pm.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar praised his contributions to Pune's development and noted his significant impact on the city's political, cultural, and social landscape.
Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away at 81 in Pune after a prolonged illness.
He served as Minister of State for Railways and was the president of the Indian Olympic Association.
Kalmadi was a prominent political figure from Pune and represented the city multiple times in the Lok Sabha.
He was instrumental in the development of Pune, organizing the National Games in 1992 and starting the Pune Festival.
His funeral will be held at Vaikunth crematorium at 3:30 pm, and he is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
- Who
- Suresh Kalmadi, former Union Minister and Congress leader
- What
- Passed away after a prolonged illness
- When
- Early Tuesday morning at 3:30 am
- Where
- Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
- Why
- Due to a prolonged illness
- Name
- Suresh Kalmadi
- Age
- 81
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged illness
- Place of Death
- Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
- Time of Death
- 3:30 am
- Cremation Time
- 3:30 pm
- Cremation Location
- Vaikunth Smashanbhumi, Navi Peth, Pune
- Survivors
- Wife, son, daughter-in-law, two daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren
Sources
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