Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde defended outgoing tainted MP Suresh Kalmadi yesterday while speaking to the media at the Congress Bhavan, the party headquarters in the city.


Sushil Kumar Shinde in Pune yesterday. Pic/Mohan Patil 

When asked about Kalmadi, Shinde said, "Allegations and counter-allegations will continue. However, till the verdict is announced, how can I call Kalmadi guilty, as the matter is still subjudice?"