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Suresh Kalmadi dies at 81: From Pune Congress strongman to 2010 CWG scandal.

  • Published In: India Together, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the passing of Suresh Kalmadi, a senior Congress leader and former Union minister, who died at the age of 81 in Pune after a prolonged illness. Kalmadi was a significant figure in both politics and sports administration, having served multiple terms in Parliament and as Minister of State for Railways. He was also known for his involvement in major public events in Pune and for his role as president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). His legacy is complicated by his association with the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, which faced allegations of corruption, leading to his arrest in 2011 and ongoing legal challenges related to the event. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190691453
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