Karnataka: Yediyurappa Political Secretary NR Santhosh hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt

Santhosh is the grandson of Yediyurappa’s sister and was appointed political secretary of the CM in May this year. (Source: Twitter / NRSantosh)

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa’s Political Secretary NR Santhosh, who is also his great-nephew, was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru on Friday night after an alleged suicide attempt.

According to sources from the Chief Minister’s office, Santhosh was found unconscious at his residence in the Dollars colony in the city and is suspected of taking sleeping pills.

Upon hearing the news, Yediyurappa rushed to the hospital and inquired about his health. Speaking to reporters at the hospital, Yediyurappa said: “I don’t know what happened, I was happy in the morning and we walked together in the morning. I’ll ask why he took that step with his family and with him after he gets better. “

According to sources, Santhosh had also attended a wedding on Friday morning and was jovel with everyone.

Santhosh is the grandson of Yediyurappa’s sister and was appointed CM’s political secretary in May this year. It was in the news during last year’s political drama, where with the help of the congressional JDS-disqualified MLA, BJP came to power. He was actively involved in politics during this time.

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