Congress Veteran Suresh Kalmadi Dies at 82; Funeral in Pune Today

• Former Pune MP and veteran Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday in Pune.
• He served as an Indian Air Force pilot, a long-serving MP from Pune, and Minister of State for Railways, notably presenting the railway budget.
• Kalmadi was instrumental in initiating 'Pune Festival' and 'Pune International Marathon', and was known as the 'Manager' of Pune for his development work.
• He held significant positions in sports administration, including President of the Indian Olympic Association (1996-2012) and Asian Athletics Association.
• His funeral will be held today evening at Vaikunth Crematorium in Pune.

Why It Matters: Veteran Congress leader and former IOA President Suresh Kalmadi, known for Pune's development, dies at 82.