Karnataka Minister Critical: Intense Medical Battle Unfolds

Karnataka's Minister for Planning and Statistics, D Sudhakar, is in critical condition with a lung infection at Krishna Institute of Medical Science. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited him. Sudhakar is on full life support, with a potential lung transplant considered if conditions worsen.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 26-04-2026 15:38 IST | Created: 26-04-2026 15:38 IST

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In a developing story from Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar paid a visit to the state's Minister for Planning and Statistics, D Sudhakar, who is critically hospitalized due to a severe lung infection.

Minister Sudhakar is receiving intensive medical care at the Krishna Institute of Medical Science (KIMS), where he remains stable on life support. A potential lung transplant is under consideration if his condition does not improve, according to the hospital's statement.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also met with Sudhakar's family and medical team at the hospital to review his health condition. The health crisis escalated when Sudhakar was transferred to KIMS on April 20 for advanced care using Extracorporeal Life Support to assist his vital organ functions.

(With inputs from agencies.)