Former PM's Wife Chennamma, 89, Dies After Cardiac Arrest; Funeral on Monday
On July 18, 2026, Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, passed away at age 89 following a cardiac arrest in Bengaluru's Manipal Hospital where she was admitted on July 16 with breathing complications. Born in 1954 and married to Mr. Gowda for 72 years, she supported his political career and was known for her generosity and compassion. Leaders across parties condoled her death; Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences to H.D. Deve Gowda. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday in Hassan district.
18 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Former PM's Wife Chennamma, 89, Dies After Cardiac Arrest; Funeral on Monday
19 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Political rivals Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar, despite their differences, visited former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda's residence to offer condolences after the death of his wife, Chennamma.
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