Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday. She was admitted to Manipal Hospital for a respiratory ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest. Chennamma was the survivor of an acid attack in February 2001. She married H D Deve Gowda in 1954 and had four sons and two daughters. Despite her prominent family, she largely stayed away from the public spotlight.

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s wife Chennamma has been admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru with breathing complications.

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda's wife, Chennamma, has passed away after a cardiac arrest in Bengaluru.

Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday. She was admitted to Manipal Hospital for a respiratory ailment and suffered a cardiac…

She was admitted to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road in Bengaluru on Wednesday night. | India News

Final rites for Chennamma Deve Gowda will be held with State honors at Ranganatha Swamy Betta on July 20, 2026.

The death of octogenarian Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, which has plunged her family and supporters into grief, also witnessed compassion…

Hundreds gather to pay respects to Chennamma Deve Gowda as her remains are transported to Holenarasipur for final rites.