Former central minister Dhananjay Kumar in critical condition

Mangaluru: As per the information received the health condition of former central minister V Dhananjay Kumar (67) is critical. Apparently he is suffering from multiple organ failure and is being treated in a private hospital in city. Since the last four months he has been in coma.

Mr Kumar has suffering from illness since a long time. He was admitted to a private hospital four months ago as his health condition became serious. He still remains in the state of coma since the day he was admitted.

Dhananjay Kumar started his political career in BJP in the year 1983 and was elected as MLA and MP and also worked as a central government minister. He then joined KJP which was established by Yeddyurappa. Later, Yeddyurappa was permitted to rejoin BJP, but Mr Kumar was denied entry. Finally he joined Congress party.