Suresh Kalmadi’s body will be kept at his residence in Pune for public viewing until 2 PM on Tuesday. His funeral will then be held with full state honors at Vaikunth Crematorium at 3:30 PM.
वरिष्ठ कांग्रेस नेता सुरेश कलमाड़ी का 81 साल की उम्र में निधन
Former Union Minister, senior Congress leader, and former President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Suresh Kalmadi, passed away at the age of 82. His death sent a wave of grief through the political, social, and sports communities.
Pune and the Congress party have lost a leader whose influence on the city’s politics and development was evident for decades. According to reports, Suresh Kalmadi’s body will be kept at his residence in Pune until 2 PM on Tuesday for people to pay their last respects. His funeral will be held with full state honors at Vaikunth Crematorium at 3:30 PM.
Suresh Kalmadi was known not only as a politician but also as a “kingmaker” in Pune’s politics. Before entering politics, he served the nation as a pilot in the Indian Air Force. He then entered politics, was elected as a Member of Parliament from Pune several times, and also served as a minister in the central government. His contributions to Pune’s infrastructure, urban development, and various welfare schemes are still visible in the city today.
Suresh Kalmadi’s contribution to the field of sports was also significant. As the President of the Indian Olympic Association, he led Indian sports administration for a long time. The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games were a crucial chapter in his career. He is credited with taking steps to establish Indian sports on the international stage and for hosting major sporting events.
In addition, through prestigious events like the ‘Pune Festival’ and the ‘Pune International Marathon’, he played a key role in giving Pune not only national but also international recognition. These events established Pune as a major center for cultural and sporting activities.
Upon hearing the news of his death, leaders of the Congress party and various other political parties, sports personalities, and social organizations expressed their profound grief and paid tribute to him. Suresh Kalmadi’s death is an irreparable loss not only for the Congress party but also for Pune’s politics and the world of sports.
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