H. D. Deve Gowda Politician

Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda (born 18 May 1933) is an Indian politician and legislator who served as the 12th Prime Minister of India from June 1996 to April 1997. Previously he was the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994 to 1996.He is a member of the 16th Lok Sabha representing the Hassan constituency of Karnataka, is the National President of the Janata Dal (Secular) party, and enjoys strong support in Vokkaliga community which is at the forefront of the state politics.

Personal facts

H. D. Deve Gowda
Birth dateMay 18, 1933
Birth place
India , Karnataka , Kingdom of Mysore , Haradanahalli , Mysore State , British Raj
Nationality
India
Religion
Hinduism
Children
H. D. Revanna

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Office holder

governor
Khurshed Alam Khan
office
Minister of Home Affairs
Chief Minister of Karnataka
11th Prime Minister of India
other party
Janata Party
Indian National Congress
Independent (politician)
party
Janata Dal (Secular)
president
successor

H. D. Deve Gowda on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://hddevegowda.in
  2. http://india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3960
  3. http://pmindia.nic.in/pm_gowda.html