Karnataka Mourns D Sudhakar Who Died at 66 After Long Illness

How a grassroots style outlasted political shifts

Karnataka’s Minister for Planning and Statistics, D. Sudhakar, has died at 66 after a prolonged illness. Over decades in public service, he earned a reputation as resilient and accessible, maintaining close grassroots ties across changing political landscapes. Tributes now spotlight his dynamism and commitment, as his death leaves a significant void in the state’s governance.