Suresh Kalmadi is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. He served as a Member of Parliament for Pune from 1999 to 2014. Kalmadi was also the chairman of the organizing committee for the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, which brought him both recognition and controversy. In 2011, Kalmadi was arrested in connection with a corruption scandal related to the Commonwealth Games. He faced allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement during the event's organization. Despite these challenges, Kalmadi has remained a notable figure in Indian politics and sports administration.