Suresh Kalmadi, Ex-Union Minister & CWG Scam Figure, Dies at 82
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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 09:30
Suresh Kalmadi, Ex-Union Minister & CWG Scam Figure, Dies at 82
- •Former Union Minister and IAF pilot Suresh Kalmadi passed away at 82 in Pune after a prolonged illness.
- •A prominent Congress leader, he served multiple terms in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, and led the Indian Olympic Association.
- •Kalmadi initiated the Pune Festival and played a key role in India's sports administration.
- •He faced national scrutiny and arrest in 2011 for alleged corruption in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- •Kalmadi later received a clean chit from the CBI in 2014 and the ED last year regarding the CWG allegations.
Why It Matters: Suresh Kalmadi, a former Union Minister and IAF pilot, died at 82, known for his political career and CWG scam involvement.
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