About
Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda is an Indian politician who served as the prime minister of India for approximately 11 months. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the chief minister of Karnataka. A member of the Janata Dal (Secular), he has also been a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. As of the current date, he serves as the president of the Janata Dal (Secular) party.
Career Timeline
Chief Minister of Karnataka
Deve Gowda becomes Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Prime Minister of India
Deve Gowda becomes Prime Minister of India in a coalition government.
End of Prime Ministership
Deve Gowda's tenure as Prime Minister ends after 11 months.
Member of Parliament
Elected to Lok Sabha; remains active in national politics.
Loses Parliamentary Seat
Deve Gowda loses his seat in Parliament, reducing his national profile.
President of Janata Dal (Secular)
Deve Gowda continues to lead Janata Dal (Secular). Remains influential in regional politics.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026