H. D. Deve Gowda

Politician

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

Quick Info

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

Latest News about H. D. Deve Gowda

26/01/2025

H. D. Deve Gowda was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, by the President of India for his exceptional service in public affairs. The award recognized his contributions as the 11th Prime Minister of India and his long-standing commitment to farmer welfare and rural development in Karnataka.

15/01/2025

H. D. Deve Gowda, the former Prime Minister of India, traveled to Delhi to visit the Namma Metro project, fulfilling a long-time wish to see the metro rail system he helped initiate in the 1990s. During his visit, he reflected on his role in launching the Delhi Metro project and expressed satisfaction with its progress, noting its significance for urban transportation in 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

Personal Life

ReligionHindu
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseRathnamma Deve Gowda
ChildrenH. D. Kumaraswamy, H. D. Revanaswamy, H. D. Shanthamma, H. D. Nagamma

Family

Father: Doddegowda
Mother: Chennamma
Son: H. D. Kumaraswamy (Former Chief Minister of Karnataka)
Son: H. D. Revanaswamy (Former Minister of Karnataka)

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
  • Founded Janata Dal (Secular) in 1999
  • Served as Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hd.devegowda
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/hd DeveGowda

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.
5. He is known for his simple lifestyle and preference for traditional attire.
6. He received the Padma Vibhushan award in 2024 for his contribution to public affairs.
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