Often we hear news about big leaders, but today is a very sad day for Indian politics and sports. Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi has passed away. He was 81 years old. This news came out on Tuesday from his office. Many people in Pune and all over India are feeling very sorry about this loss.
Suresh Kalmadi was not feeling well for a long time. He was getting treatment at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. According to reports, he took his last breath around 3:30 AM in the morning on 6th January. It is a big loss for his family and his supporters.
A long journey in Politics and Sports
Suresh Kalmadi was a very big name in Pune politics. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Pune many times. Also, he served as the Minister of State for Railways in the central government. People in Pune know him very well because he did a lot of work there for many years.
Apart from politics, he was very active in sports administration. He was the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for a long time. Under his leadership, many sports events were organized. He stayed connected with national level sports for many years. His life was full of big positions and a lot of work.
Family and Last Rites
The family of Suresh Kalmadi is very big. He has left behind his wife, a son, daughter-in-law, and two daughters. He also has sons-in-law and many grandchildren. His family was always with him during his long illness.
According to the official press release, his body will be kept at his home, ‘Kalmadi House’ in Erandwane, Pune. People can come there to pay their respects until 2:00 PM in the afternoon. After that, the last rites will happen at the Vaikunth Crematorium in Naveen Peth, Pune. This will take place at around 3:30 PM.
Why this news is important?
Suresh Kalmadi was a professional leader who saw many ups and downs in his life. Whether you talk about the Indian Railways or Indian sports, his name was always there. Even though he was sick for a long time, his sudden passing has shocked many of his old friends in the Congress party.
The press release clearly said that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning. He was 81 and fought his illness for a long time. Now, his supporters are reaching Pune to see him for the last time.
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