H. D. Deve Gowda

Politician

Indian Haradanahalli, Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka, India

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/05/1933
Age93 years
BirthplaceHaradanahalli, Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHaradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda
Known ForServed as the 11th Prime Minister of India and as Chief Minister of Karnataka
Political PartyJanata Dal (Secular)

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationCivil Engineering Diploma

Career

Political Career
  • Joined politics in 1953
  • Elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1962
  • Served as Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994 to 1996
  • Served as Prime Minister of India from 01/06/1996 to 21/04/1997
  • Served as an MP in the Lok Sabha and later in the Rajya Sabha

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He began active politics at a young age after completing his education.
2. He was associated with farmer and rural welfare issues throughout his career.
3. He was chosen as Prime Minister by the United Front coalition.
4. He has been linked with the development of the Delhi Metro project.
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