Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Pralhad Joshi Pays Tribute to Chennamma
Chennamma, the wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, passed away at the age of 85 due to health problems.
Pralhad Joshi, a minister in the Indian government, went to her family's home in Bengaluru to pay his respects.
He also met with Deve Gowda and another minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, to share the Prime Minister's condolences.
Joshi spoke highly of Chennamma, calling her a strong and simple woman who was an inspiration to many.
He prayed for her soul and expressed sympathy to her family and admirers.
Her body was kept at home so people could pay their respects before the final rites.
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution, paid last respects to Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, at her residence in Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru.
Joshi conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condolences to the Deve Gowda family and met with former PM H.D. Deve Gowda and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Chennamma was described as a pillar of support for her family, known for her simplicity and humble life despite her family's high public offices.
Joshi praised Chennamma as an ideal homemaker and an inspiration to society, remembering her for her grounded personality and exemplary life.
Chennamma's mortal remains were kept at her residence to enable the public to pay their last respects before the final rites.
- Who
- Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution, and Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda
- What
- Pralhad Joshi paid last respects to Chennamma and conveyed PM Modi's condolences to the Deve Gowda family
- When
- On Sunday, after Chennamma's passing on Saturday
- Where
- At the Deve Gowda family's residence in Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru
- Why
- To honor Chennamma and express condolences on behalf of the Central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Name
- Chennamma
- Age
- 85
- Relation
- Wife of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged health complications
- Location of Residence
- Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru
- Representative
- Pralhad Joshi (Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution)
- Prime Minister's Condolences
- Conveyed by Pralhad Joshi