US EditionFormer Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Passes Away After a Prolonged Illness
- On Tuesday, the office of Suresh Kalmadi said the former Union Minister and senior Congress leader passed away in Pune at age 81 in the early hours.
- Kalmadi had been undergoing treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune and breathed his last at around 3:30 am after a prolonged illness.
- His mortal remains will be kept at Kalmadi House in Erandwane, Pune for last darshan until 2 pm, with last rites scheduled at Vaikunth smashanbhumi in Navi Peth at 3:30 pm.
- Kalmadi's public career included roles as former Member of Parliament from Pune, former Minister of State for Railways, and former President of the Indian Olympic Association.
- He is survived by his wife, son, daughter-in-law, two daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren, while the family and local community of Pune will oversee same-day rites and viewings.
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