G. T. Deve Gowda

Politician, agriculturist

Indian Gungralchatra, Karnataka, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, agriculturist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/11/1949
Age76 years
BirthplaceGungralchatra, Karnataka, India

Latest News about G. T. Deve Gowda

17/05/2026

Reports said H. D. Kumaraswamy had signalled the possible end of G. T. Devegowda’s career in the regional party. The development suggested significant internal pressure within JD(S) and uncertainty about his future role in the party.

26/08/2025

G. T. Devegowda publicly clarified his position on government nominations to cooperative societies after criticism that he was anti-Dalit. The clarification was aimed at countering the allegation and explaining his stand on the issue.

29/01/2025

A complaint was filed alleging that G. T. Devegowda acquired 19 sites under the 50:50 scheme amid scrutiny related to the MUDA site controversy in Karnataka. The allegation added to wider political tensions in the state involving land allotment claims and investigations.

12/01/2025

G. T. Devegowda said he would skip a crucial JD(S) meeting convened to choose a new state president. The report described him as the JD(S) core committee chairman and Chamundeshwari MLA, indicating continuing internal party activity around the leadership transition.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameGungralchatra Tammegowda Devegowda
Known ForIndian politician from Karnataka; former Minister of Higher Education of Karnataka; MLA from Chamundeshwari
Political PartyJanata Dal (Secular)

Educational Qualification(s)

Highest Qualification8th pass

Personal Life

ReligionHindu
SpouseK. Lalitha

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherThimmegowda

Career

Political CareerEntered politics in the 1970s; served as a three-time MLA; represented Hunsur and Chamundeshwari; served as Minister of Higher Education in Karnataka from 2018 to 2019.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He is also known as G. T. Devegowda.
2. He has been associated with the cooperative sector and progressive farming.
3. He has been described as a veteran JD(S) leader from Mysuru district.
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