Karnataka CM’s eldest son dies in Belgium at age of 39

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Rakesh Siddaramaiah died of multi-organ failure at a hospital in Belgium on Saturday, official sources said. Rakesh, 39, was undergoing treatment in Brussels where he was rushed on Tuesday after he developed sudden pancreas-related complications. He had been on a European tour with his friends since last week. Rakesh, the eldest son of Siddaramaiah, who had an acute pancreatic ailment since long, was critical but stable before his condition worsened, the sources said. Siddaramaiah, his wife and second son Yathindra Siddaramaiah, a doctor, and the family doctor were in Brussels to be with Rakesh. He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter. The Congress CM had drawn a lot of flak for not being responsive enough as Bengaluru tackled a flood-like situation, and over the IT city’s pathetic road conditions. PTI