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Suresh Kalmadi, former Congress minister and Indian Olympic Association president, died at 81 in Pune on January 6, 2026.
Suresh Kalmadi, a former Union Minister and senior Congress leader from Pune, died at 81 on January 6, 2026, after a prolonged illness.
He passed away at approximately 3:30 a.m. at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune.
Kalmadi served as Minister of State for Railways and was president of the Indian Olympic Association, playing a key role in national sports administration.
A long-time Member of Parliament from Pune, he represented the city in the Lok Sabha multiple times.
His body was kept at his residence in Erandwane until 2 p.m., followed by cremation at Vaikunth crematorium in Navi Peth at 3:30 p.m.
He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and other family members.
Political leaders across parties paid tribute to his contributions to public life and sports.
Suresh Kalmadi, ex ministro del Congreso y presidente de la Asociación Olímpica de la India, falleció en Pune el 6 de enero de 2026, a los 81 años.