Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Former PM Deve Gowda's Wife Chennamma Dies
Chennamma Deve Gowda, the wife of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday.
She was in her late 80s and was being treated for a respiratory ailment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.
She suffered a cardiac arrest despite showing signs of recovery.
Chennamma was a survivor of an acid attack in 2001 and had been married to Deve Gowda since 1954.
They had four sons and two daughters, including prominent politicians like Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
She was known for her unwavering support and sacrifices, which helped manage the family while her husband pursued his political career.
Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former PM HD Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday.
She was in her late 80s and was being treated for a respiratory ailment at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru.
She suffered a massive cardiac arrest despite being on the road to recovery.
Chennamma was a survivor of an acid attack in 2001 and had been married to Deve Gowda since 1954.
She and Deve Gowda had four sons and two daughters, including Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
- Who
- Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda
- What
- Passed away due to a cardiac arrest
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bengaluru, at Manipal Hospital
- Why
- Suffered a massive cardiac arrest despite being on the road to recovery
- Name
- Chennamma Deve Gowda
- Age
- Late 80s
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac arrest
- Hospital
- Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
- Admission Date
- Wednesday night
- Treatment For
- Respiratory ailment
- Survivor Of
- Acid attack in 2001
- Marriage Year
- 1954
- Children
- 4 sons and 2 daughters
