Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away at the age of 81 in the early hours of Tuesday, according to an official release from his office. He breathed his last at around 3:30 am following a prolonged illness. The last rites will be performed at Vaikunth smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm. "Former Member of Parliament from Pune, former Union Minister of State for railways, and former President of the Indian Olympic Association, Mr. Suresh Kalmadi (aged 81), passed away in Pune today on Tuesday, 6th January at 3.30 am after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, a married son, daughter-in-law, two married daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Source: Mint January 06, 2026 06:15 UTC