Deve Gowda was born in Haradanahalli, KarnATAKA, and began his political career as a member of the Congress party. He later joined the Janata Dal party and served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament, from 1971 to 1996. He held various cabinet portfolios during his career, including Railways, and also served as the Chief Minister of KarnATAKA.
Deve Gowda was known for his simplicity and humbleness, despite being in high office. He came to power as a consensus candidate within the United Front government, a coalition of regional parties and left-wing groups, and his government faced challenges with its short term. He passed away on January 8th 2021
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