D. Sudhakar, Karnataka Minister, Laid to Rest with State Honors
Mortal remains of D. Sudhakar cremated in Challakere
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D. Sudhakar, the Planning and Statistics Minister of Karnataka, passed away on May 10, 2026. His cremation took place on May 11 in Challakere, Chitradurga district, with State honors, attended by prominent political figures and hundreds of citizens who paid their respects.
- 01D. Sudhakar passed away on May 10, 2026.
- 02He was cremated with State honors on May 11, 2026.
- 03The cremation took place at Jain Mukthidham in Challakere, Chitradurga district.
- 04Prominent leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, attended the ceremony.
- 05A three-round salute was fired in honor of Sudhakar.
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D. Sudhakar, the Planning and Statistics Minister of Karnataka, died on May 10, 2026. His cremation was held on May 11 at Jain Mukthidham on Pavagada Road in Challakere, Chitradurga district, where he was honored with State honors. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala were among the dignitaries who paid their respects. Hundreds of people from Hiriyur and Challakere participated in the procession. Family members conducted the final rites in accordance with Jain traditions, and police personnel honored Sudhakar with a three-round salute. The Chief Minister presented the national flag to Sudhakar's wife, Harshini Sudhakar.
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The passing of D. Sudhakar may lead to changes in local governance and representation in Karnataka, affecting his constituents in Hiriyur and Challakere.
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