Chennamma Deve Gowda
Indian political figure (1936/1937–2026)
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Chennamma Deve Gowda (1936 or 1937 – 18 July 2026) was an Indian political figure. She was the spouse of H. D. Deve Gowda, who served as the 11th prime minister of India from June 1996 to April 1997.[1]
Prime MinisterH. D. Deve Gowda
Preceded byDuja Devi
Succeeded bySheila Gujral
BornChennamma
1936 or 1937
1936 or 1937
Hassan, Karnataka, India
Chennamma Deve Gowda | |
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Chennamma Deve Gowda | |
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of India | |
| In role 1 June 1996 – 21 April 1997 | |
| Prime Minister | H. D. Deve Gowda |
| Preceded by | Duja Devi |
| Succeeded by | Sheila Gujral |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chennamma 1936 or 1937 Hassan, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 18 July 2026 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Spouse | H. D. Deve Gowda |
| Children | 6 incl.
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| Relatives |
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Biography
Gowda had four sons and two daughters[2] including H. D. Kumaraswamy, a former Chief Minister of Karnataka,[3][4] and H. D. Revanna, a member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly.[5]
In February 2001, Chennamma was the victim of an acid attack, which allegedly stemmed from a family feud.[6][7] She died in Bengaluru on 18 July 2026, at the age of 89.[8]