H. D. Deve Gowda
Indian politician, 11th Prime Minister
Born
May 18th, 1933
92 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as the 11th Prime Minister of India from June 1996 to April 1997. Held various positions in Karnataka politics, including Chief Minister. Member of the Janata Dal party and played a significant role in regional politics. Elected to the Rajya Sabha, representing Karnataka. Worked on agricultural policies and rural development initiatives throughout political career.
Served as Prime Minister of India
Held the position of Chief Minister of Karnataka
Elected as a Member of the Rajya Sabha
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