H. D. Deve Gowda
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Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda (born 18 May 1933) was the 11th Prime Minister of India
(1996–1997) and the 14th chief minister of the state of Karnataka
(1994–1996).
Born into a farming family, he won his first seat in the Karnataka state assembly in 1962, rising to become Karnataka's chief minister. In the late 1970s Deve Gowda rose in the Janata Party
and was an important figure in reuniting its successor, the Janata Dal
party, after the original group splintered in 1980. Deve Gowda was instrumental in attracting to the party divergent castes. When the Congress party
was defeated in the 1996 general elections and Prime Minister
P. V. Narasimha Rao
resigned, Deve Gowda became prime minister of the United Front (India)
coalition government after Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) failed to form a government.
diploma holder, he joined the Indian National Congress
Party in 1953 and remained a member till 1962. He was the President of Anjaneya Co-operative Society and later as a member of Taluk Development Board, Holenarasipura.
In 1962, Deve Gowda contested from Holenarasipur constituency as an independent candidate for Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections and became a MLA. Later he was elected from the same constituency for three more consecutive terms: the fourth (1967–71), the fifth (1972–77), and the sixth (1978–83) Assemblies. He was the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, from March 1972 to March 1976 and November 1976 to December 1977, won him laurels.
Later he resigned his membership of the sixth Assembly on 22 November 1982. As a member of the seventh and the eighth Assemblies, he served as the Minister of Public Works and Irrigation. He resigned from the Cabinet
in 1987 in protest against insufficient allocation of funds for irrigation
.
He became the President of Janata Party
twice at state level and president of the state Janata Dal
in 1994. He was elected the leader of the Janata Dal Legislative Party and on 11 December 1994 he assumed office as the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka. He then contested as a candidate from Ramanagar
constituency and won by a large majority.
In January 1995, Shri Gowda toured Switzerland and attended the Forum of International Economists. His tours to European and Middle Eastern countries were a testimony to his achievements as a dedicated politician. His tour to Singapore, which brought in the much needed foreign investment to the State, proved his business acumen.
His leadership of the Third Front (a group of regional parties and Non-Congress and Non-BJP combine) led to his Prime Minister's job.
Deve Gowda resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 30 May 1996 to become the 11th Prime Minister of India
. As Prime Minister, he was nicknamed as Sleeping Gowda, due to his habit of napping in Lok Sabha and other official functions.
district in Karnataka. The JD-S had formed a coalition with the Congress party government led by Dharam Singh
.
Shri Deve Gowda became the President of Janta party twice at State level and President of State Janata Dal in 1994. He was the driving force behind the Janata Dal's rise to power in the State in 1994. He was elected as the leader of the Janata Dal Legislative Party and on December 11, 1994 he assumed office as the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka
. He then contested as a candidate from Ramanagar
Assembly constituency and won by a thumping majority.
In 1989, his group of the Janata Party fared poorly in Karnataka winning just 2 of the 222 Assembly seats it contested; Shri Gowda himself tasting defeat for the first time in his career losing in both constituencies he contested.
His re-election in 1967 gave him more confidence and in 1969 when the Congress split, he joined the Congress (O) headed by Shri Nijalingappa, which was in power in Karnataka then. But Shri Gowda’s big chance came after the rout of Congress (O) in the 1971 Lok Sabha elections. He emerged the leader of a truncated opposition hit by the Indira Gandhi wave.
village of Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan District
in Karnataka.He is the son of Shri Dodde Gowda and Smt. Devamma. He is married to Smt. Chennamma, and the couple have four sons and two daughters.
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Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
(1996–1997) and the 14th chief minister of the state of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
(1994–1996).
Born into a farming family, he won his first seat in the Karnataka state assembly in 1962, rising to become Karnataka's chief minister. In the late 1970s Deve Gowda rose in the Janata Party
Janata Party
The Janata Party was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the state of emergency imposed by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Indian National Congress...
and was an important figure in reuniting its successor, the Janata Dal
Janata Dal
Janata Dal is an Indian political party which was formed through the merger of Janata Party factions, the Lok Dal, Congress, and the Jan Morcha led by V. P...
party, after the original group splintered in 1980. Deve Gowda was instrumental in attracting to the party divergent castes. When the Congress party
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
was defeated in the 1996 general elections and Prime Minister
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
P. V. Narasimha Rao
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Pamulaparti Venkata "Narasimha Rao" was the ninth Prime Minister of India . He led an important administration, overseeing a major economic transformation and several home incidents affecting national security of India. Rao accelerated the dismantling of the Licence Raj. He is often referred to as...
resigned, Deve Gowda became prime minister of the United Front (India)
United Front (India)
The United Front was a coalition government of 13 political parties formed in India after the 1996 general elections. The coalition formed two governments in India between 1996 and 1998. The government was headed by two Prime Ministers from Janata Dal - H. D. Deve Gowda, and I. K. Gujral...
coalition government after Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP) failed to form a government.
Biography
A Civil EngineeringCivil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
diploma holder, he joined the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
Party in 1953 and remained a member till 1962. He was the President of Anjaneya Co-operative Society and later as a member of Taluk Development Board, Holenarasipura.
In 1962, Deve Gowda contested from Holenarasipur constituency as an independent candidate for Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections and became a MLA. Later he was elected from the same constituency for three more consecutive terms: the fourth (1967–71), the fifth (1972–77), and the sixth (1978–83) Assemblies. He was the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, from March 1972 to March 1976 and November 1976 to December 1977, won him laurels.
Later he resigned his membership of the sixth Assembly on 22 November 1982. As a member of the seventh and the eighth Assemblies, he served as the Minister of Public Works and Irrigation. He resigned from the Cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
in 1987 in protest against insufficient allocation of funds for irrigation
Irrigation
Irrigation may be defined as the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil. It is used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall...
.
He became the President of Janata Party
Janata Party
The Janata Party was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the state of emergency imposed by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Indian National Congress...
twice at state level and president of the state Janata Dal
Janata Dal
Janata Dal is an Indian political party which was formed through the merger of Janata Party factions, the Lok Dal, Congress, and the Jan Morcha led by V. P...
in 1994. He was elected the leader of the Janata Dal Legislative Party and on 11 December 1994 he assumed office as the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka. He then contested as a candidate from Ramanagar
Ramanagar
Ramanagar is a village in Belgaum district in the southwestern state of Karnataka, India....
constituency and won by a large majority.
In January 1995, Shri Gowda toured Switzerland and attended the Forum of International Economists. His tours to European and Middle Eastern countries were a testimony to his achievements as a dedicated politician. His tour to Singapore, which brought in the much needed foreign investment to the State, proved his business acumen.
His leadership of the Third Front (a group of regional parties and Non-Congress and Non-BJP combine) led to his Prime Minister's job.
Deve Gowda resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 30 May 1996 to become the 11th Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
. As Prime Minister, he was nicknamed as Sleeping Gowda, due to his habit of napping in Lok Sabha and other official functions.
Janata Dal
He is the president of the Janata Dal – Secular JD(S) political party in India and currently a member of Parliament (MP) representing his home town HassanHassan (Lok Sabha constituency)
Hassan Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka state in southern India. This constituency covers the entire Hassan district and part of Chikmagalur district.-Assembly segments:...
district in Karnataka. The JD-S had formed a coalition with the Congress party government led by Dharam Singh
Dharam Singh
Narayan Dharam Singh , , was the 17th Chief Minister of Karnataka state in India and a former Lok Sabha member. He was sworn into office on May 28, 2004, and left office on February 3, 2006. He represents Congress in the state. The coalition government formed by the Congress with the help of...
.
Shri Deve Gowda became the President of Janta party twice at State level and President of State Janata Dal in 1994. He was the driving force behind the Janata Dal's rise to power in the State in 1994. He was elected as the leader of the Janata Dal Legislative Party and on December 11, 1994 he assumed office as the 14th Chief Minister of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. He then contested as a candidate from Ramanagar
Ramanagar
Ramanagar is a village in Belgaum district in the southwestern state of Karnataka, India....
Assembly constituency and won by a thumping majority.
In 1989, his group of the Janata Party fared poorly in Karnataka winning just 2 of the 222 Assembly seats it contested; Shri Gowda himself tasting defeat for the first time in his career losing in both constituencies he contested.
His re-election in 1967 gave him more confidence and in 1969 when the Congress split, he joined the Congress (O) headed by Shri Nijalingappa, which was in power in Karnataka then. But Shri Gowda’s big chance came after the rout of Congress (O) in the 1971 Lok Sabha elections. He emerged the leader of a truncated opposition hit by the Indira Gandhi wave.
Personal life
Hardanhalli Dodegowda Deve Gowda was born in 1933 in HaradanahalliHaradanahalli
Haradanahalli is a village in the Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India.The ancestors of former prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda and himself were born here. It is also the birth village of Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy.-External links:* *...
village of Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan District
Hassan (Lok Sabha constituency)
Hassan Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka state in southern India. This constituency covers the entire Hassan district and part of Chikmagalur district.-Assembly segments:...
in Karnataka.He is the son of Shri Dodde Gowda and Smt. Devamma. He is married to Smt. Chennamma, and the couple have four sons and two daughters.
External links
- Home Page on the Parliament of India's Website
- The Honorable Ex Prime Minister Loses His Temper on Broadcast Television
- Prime Minister's Office
- Official Website
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