Former Union minister and Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81
Kalmadi, a former Member of Parliament from Pune and a former Minister of State for Railways, passed away at around 3.30 am. He had been unwell for a long period.
Kalmadi's mortal remains will be kept for public viewing until 2 pm at his residence in Erandwane, Pune.
New Delhi: Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi died early Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 81.
Kalmadi, a former Member of Parliament from Pune and a former Minister of State for Railways, passed away at around 3.30 am. He had been unwell for a long period.
Funeral today in Pune
Though he had remained away from active politics in recent years, Kalmadi was a prominent figure in sports administration and served as president of the Indian Olympic Association for several years.
His mortal remains will be kept for public viewing until 2 pm at his residence in Erandwane, Pune. The last rites will be performed at 3.30 pm at the Vaikunth Crematorium in Navi Peth.
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