Karnataka: Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar dies, Deputy CM Shivakumar made an emotional post – Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar Dies Deputy Cm Shivakumar Emotional Post

May 10, 2026

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D. Sudhakar, a minister in the Karnataka government, died in the early hours of Sunday after prolonged illness. He was 66 years old. According to the medical bulletin, Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister D Sudhakar breathed his last at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Bengaluru. He was undergoing treatment for lung infection for the last two months. Dr. R., Medical Director of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences. Chinnadurai said, ‘Hon’ble Minister Shri D. Sudhakar was declared dead at 3:15 am on May 10, 2026 at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Electronic City.’

DK Shivkumar remembered

Sudhakar was a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur assembly seat in Chitradurga district. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed deep condolences on the demise of D. Sudhakar. He wrote on social media platform He said that D. Sudhakar rendered excellent public service as MLA from Hiriyur, Minister in-charge of Chitradurga district and Minister for Planning and Statistics of the state. Shivakumar said that his contribution to public life will always be remembered.