Pune: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune early Tuesday after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 81.

Kalmadi breathed his last at around 3.30 am. He had served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association. A prominent political figure from Pune, Kalmadi represented the city several times in the Lok Sabha and held multiple key positions during his long political career. He was also closely associated with sports administration at the national level for many years.

Leaders cutting across party lines expressed grief over his demise and paid tribute to his contribution to public life.

Kalmadi is survived by his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, two married daughters and a son-in-law, and grandchildren.

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His mortal remains will be kept at Kalmadi House in the Erandwane area till 2 pm. The cremation will be held at the Vaikunth crematorium in Navi Peth at 3.30 pm, the sources said.

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