Markus Söder Ends India Trip Early Due to Illness, Delegation Continues Diplomatic Efforts

The Bavarian Ministerpräsident curtailed his visit after a gastrointestinal infection, leaving his delegation to lead engagements in Karnataka.

Markus Söder visited the Sunshine project in Neu-Delhi, emphasizing the importance of free education for children in impoverished areas, with Bavaria donating 10,000 euros to the initiative.
The Sunshine project provides free schooling to children in slums, aiming to break the cycle of poverty in communities without compulsory education.
Söder planned to travel to Bengaluru, Karnataka, for political discussions and cultural visits but was forced to halt his trip due to an acute gastrointestinal illness.
Staatskanzleichef Florian Herrmann now leads the Bavarian delegation, continuing scheduled engagements to strengthen ties with Karnataka, including a planned partnership agreement.
Söder remains in Neu-Delhi preparing for his return to Germany, while the delegation proceeds with the diplomatic and cultural agenda in India.