Dasharathaiah Sudhakar (28 March 1961 – 10 May 2026) was an Indian politician from Karnataka. He served as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka and was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Hiriyur.

Life and career Sudhakar was elected from Challakere in 2004 and from Hiriyur in 2008 and 2013. He served as Social Welfare Minister during B. S. Yediyurappa's tenure as Chief Minister.

He was appointed chairman for Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS) in 2016.

Sudhakar died of complications from a lung infection on 10 May 2026, at the age of 66.

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