Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Chennamma, Former PM Deve Gowda's Wife, to be Cremated with State Honours
Chennamma, the wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away due to a heart problem.
The government of Karnataka decided to give her special honors at her funeral because she was the wife of a former prime minister and the mother of a important government official.
Many politicians, including the current Prime Minister, sent their condolences to the family.
Chennamma was not a public figure but was known for being a strong support to her husband and sons in their political careers.
She got married when she was 17 years old and helped her husband financially in the early days of their marriage.
Her funeral will take place on Monday in their hometown.
Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away due to cardiac arrest.
The Congress-led Karnataka Government announced state honours for her last rites.
Her funeral will be conducted on Monday afternoon in Hardanahalli, Hassan district.
Chennamma was not a public personality but was a quiet force behind her husband and sons in their political careers.
Top politicians, including PM Narendra Modi, offered condolences to the Gowda family.
- Who
- Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda
- What
- State honours for her last rites
- When
- Last rites to be conducted on Monday afternoon
- Where
- Hardanahalli in the Hassan district of Karnataka
- Why
- Recognized for her role as the wife of a former prime minister and mother of a Union minister, and for her quiet strength and support to her family
Government and Political Leaders
Family and Personal Life
Public Recognition
Government and Political Leaders
The Congress-led Karnataka Government announced state honours for Chennamma's last rites, recognizing her as the wife of a former prime minister and mother of a Union minister.
Family and Personal Life
Chennamma was not a public personality but was considered a quiet force behind her husband and sons, providing stability and support throughout their political careers.
- Name
- Chennamma
- Spouse
- H D Deve Gowda (Former Prime Minister of India)
- Children
- H D Kumaraswamy (Former Karnataka CM and Current Union Minister), H D Revanna (Former Minister)
- Date of Death
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Last Rites
- Monday afternoon in Hardanahalli, Hassan district, Karnataka
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac arrest
- Age at Marriage
- 17 years old
- Year of Marriage
- 1954
