H. D. Deve Gowda
H. D. Deve Gowda served as the Prime Minister of India (1996 - 1997). Explore their legacy and lasting impact on Indian politics.
Profile
Former Prime Minister
H. D. Deve Gowda
Former Prime Minister of India (1996 - 1997)
Current Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (since 2014, serving a third consecutive term since June 2024) — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Background & Career
H. D. Deve Gowda rose from state politics in Karnataka, where he served as Chief Minister, to lead a coalition government at the national level.
His tenure as Prime Minister was defined by managing a fractious multi-party alliance during a period of coalition instability in the mid-1990s.
Personal & Education
Born 1933, Haradanahalli, Hassan district, Karnataka
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Mysore State government polytechnic
Career Timeline
- 1962 – 1989
Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Karnataka
- 1994 – 1996
Chief Minister
Karnataka
- 1996 – 1997
Prime Minister of India
Government of India
- 1999 – Present
President, JD(S)
Janata Dal (Secular)
