Karnataka minister D Sudhakar Dies at 66 After Prolonged Illness

Karnataka minister D Sudhakar died in the early hours of Sunday after prolonged illness, reported news agency PTI, citing a medical bulletin. He was 66. The planning and statistics minister breathed his last at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in Bengaluru. Sudhakar was a senior Congress leader and the MLA from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district. He had been undergoing treatment for a lung infection for the past two months."Honourable Minister Mr. Sudhakar D, 66 yrs old, was declared dead at 3.15 am on 10.05.2026 in Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Electronic City," Dr R Chinnadurai, Medical Director of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, said in the bulletin.Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum following the demise

of D Sudhakar. "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..." Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"Extremely sad to hear about the death of Karnataka Minister and a lifelong dedicated Congressman, Sh. D. Sudhakar. Committed to the Congress ideology, forever devoted to People of Hiriyur and Chitradurga; he stood out for his smiling mannerisms, simplicity and grassroots connect. He always kept the cause of People and Congress workers above all else. He will be deeply missed by every Congressmen & women. My heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and all the supporters across the State. May God give them strength in this hour of grief. Om Shanti !" Randeep Singh Surjewala wrote.