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H. D. Deve Gowda
Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda (born 18 May 1933) is an Indian politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of India from June 1996 to April 1997. He is the founder of the Janata Dal
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No objection to action against grandson if he is found guilty: Deve Gowda on sexual abuse case
Responding to a query on BJP leader and advocate G Devaraje Gowda’s allegations that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is behind the circulation of pen drive containing explicit videos involving Prajwal Revanna, Gowda said, Kumaraswamy will respond to all of this.
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1. When did Deve Gowda serve as Prime Minister of India?
He served from 1 June 1996 to 21 April 1997 as head of the United Front coalition government.
2. Which party did he found?
He founded the Janata Dal (Secular) in 1999, which remains a prominent regional party in Karnataka.
3. What roles did he hold in Karnataka?
He was Chief Minister of Karnataka (1994–1996) and earlier served as Panchayat Raj Minister, focusing on strengthening rural governance.
4. Who are his children and are they in politics?
His son, H. D. Kumaraswamy, served twice as Karnataka’s Chief Minister. Other family members have also held political roles at state and national levels.
5. Why is he called “Anna Saheb”?
“Anna Saheb,” meaning elder brother, reflects the deep respect and affection he commands among supporters, rooted in his life-long simplicity and dedication to rural communities.
