Suresh Kalmadi, Pune's 'Carbhari' and Former MP, Passes Away at 82
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News18•06-01-2026, 07:50
Suresh Kalmadi, Pune's 'Carbhari' and Former MP, Passes Away at 82
- •Suresh Kalmadi, former Member of Parliament from Pune and a prominent political figure, passed away at the age of 82 after a period of deteriorating health.
- •A former Indian Air Force pilot, he served as a long-time Congress MP and was Minister of State for Railways, notably presenting the railway budget.
- •Known as Pune's 'Carbhari' for his significant contributions to the city's development, including airport, metro projects, and initiating events like 'Pune Festival'.
- •He was President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and chairman of the organizing committee for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- •Faced corruption allegations for the 2010 CWG, was arrested in 2011, but received a clean chit in 2025 after an ED closure report was accepted by the court.
Why It Matters: Pune's 'Carbhari' Suresh Kalmadi, a former MP and key developer, passed away at 82.
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