H. D. Deve Gowda

ModernPoliticianIndia1933 — ?

Prime minister from Karnataka in the United Front era.

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Quick Facts

Born

1933

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.8

H. D. Deve Gowda — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Appointment as Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesPolitical Action

H. D. Deve Gowda was appointed Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This role involved monitoring the implementation of constitutional safeguards for marginalized communities.

CommissionSC/STSocial Justice

Impact: nationalconstructive

1994 AD

Election as Chief Minister of KarnatakaPolitical Action◆ Major

H. D. Deve Gowda was elected Chief Minister of Karnataka, leading the Janata Dal to a landslide victory. His government focused on rural development and irrigation projects, including the Cauvery River dispute.

Chief MinisterKarnatakaJanata Dal

Impact: regionalconstructive

1996 AD

Appointment as Prime Minister of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

H. D. Deve Gowda became the 11th Prime Minister of India, leading the United Front coalition government. His tenure lasted 11 months, from June 1996 to April 1997, as a compromise candidate after the 1996 general election.

Prime MinisterUnited FrontCoalition

Impact: national

1997 AD

Resignation as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

H. D. Deve Gowda resigned as Prime Minister after the Congress party withdrew its support from the United Front government. The withdrawal was triggered by differences over the handling of the DMK in Tamil Nadu.

ResignationCoalition CollapseCongress

Impact: national

1999 AD

Formation of the Janata Dal (Secular)Political Action◆ Major

H. D. Deve Gowda founded the Janata Dal (Secular) after a split in the Janata Dal. The party became a major political force in Karnataka, focusing on secularism and social justice.

Party FormationJanata Dal (Secular)Karnataka

Impact: regionalconstructive