Chitradurga, May 10 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday expressed his grief over the demise of Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar, saying that his work and service rendered in the cooperative sector will remain forever.

Remembering Sudhakar, the Deputy CM recounted his association with the late Minister. He recalled that Sudhakar wanted to bring a change to the farmers' lives in Chitradurga district and started the Bhadra project to ensure water supply in the region. The project is yet to be inaugurated.

"I have known him since we were very young. I've known him since 1985-86. His uncle was our ZP member during Bangarappa's government. Since then, we have shared a close association. He had immense concern for farmers. ...