D. Sudhakar

D. Sudhakar was born on September 17, 1969, in Karnataka. He pursued a medical degree (MBBS) and established himself as a medical professional before entering public life, bringing administrative and healthcare experience into his political career.

He entered electoral politics as a member of the Indian National Congress and was elected as MLA from the Chintamani constituency in 2013. He was re-elected in 2018, consolidating his position in regional politics.

In 2019, he resigned from Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, playing a role in the political realignment that led to the fall of the coalition government in Karnataka. He was subsequently re-elected in the by-election from Chintamani and was inducted as Minister for Medical Education, later also handling the Health portfolio.

During his tenure as Health Minister, he played a key role in managing public health initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 period, overseeing healthcare infrastructure and pandemic response measures in the state.

Ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, he rejoined the Indian National Congress and was re-elected as MLA from Chintamani, marking another significant shift in his political career.

As of 2026, he continues to be active in state politics and governance, maintaining his influence in Karnataka while actively engaging in legislative responsibilities, constituency development, policymaking processes, and organisational roles within the party.