Is H. D. Deve Gowda A-List?
No — H. D. Deve Gowda is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1996
Prime Minister of India
Lost A-list status in 1997
Dropped to B tier — End of Prime Ministership
Ranking 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.
Last updated: February 25, 2026