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Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar Dies at 66 After Prolonged Illness

From Hindustan Times · (4h ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar passed away at the age of 66 after a prolonged illness.
  • He was undergoing treatment for a lung infection at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in Bengaluru.
  • Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed deep grief over Sudhakar's death, remembering his exemplary public service.

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of our esteemed colleague, Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar. At 66 years old, Minister Sudhakar succumbed to a prolonged illness early Sunday morning, breathing his last at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in Bengaluru. His demise marks the end of a dedicated public service career and leaves a void in the state's political landscape.

Honourable Minister Mr Sudhakar D, 66 years old, was declared dead at 3:15 AM on 10.05.2026 in Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Electronic City.

— Dr R ChinnaduraiMedical Director of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, confirming the minister's death.

Minister Sudhakar, who served as the planning and statistics minister, had been battling a lung infection for the past two months. His condition had led to his hospitalization, where he received intensive care. The medical bulletin released by the hospital confirmed his passing at 3:15 AM on May 10, 2026, a moment that has cast a pall over the state.

The passing away today of our cabinet colleague D. Sudhakar, who was undergoing treatment for illness and was also a close associate, has caused immense grief. D. Sudhakar, who served as the Hiriyur legislator, Chitradurga district in-charge minister, and state planning and statistics minister, had rendered exemplary public service. It is a sorrowful matter that Sudhakar has left behind his family, relatives, and countless supporters today.

— DK ShivakumarKarnataka deputy chief minister expressing his condolences on social media.

As the MLA from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district, Sudhakar was a senior Congress leader known for his commitment to public service. His contributions as the in-charge minister for Chitradurga district and his role in state planning were exemplary. The grief expressed by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on social media platform X reflects the deep respect and affection Sudhakar commanded among his peers and the public. His departure is a sorrowful loss, leaving behind his family, relatives, and countless supporters who will undoubtedly feel his absence keenly. We join in praying for eternal peace for his soul and strength for his family to bear this immense sorrow.

I pray that the divine grant eternal peace to the soul of D. Sudhakar and provide strength to his family members to bear this sorrow. Om Shanti.

— DK ShivakumarKarnataka deputy chief minister concluding his message of condolence.
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