Biography, Indian Prime Minister, H. D. Deve Gowda (1996 to 1997)

H. D. Deve Gowda was an Indian political leader who served as the 11th Prime Minister of India from 1996 to 1997.

He was the President of the Janata Dal (Secular) political party, and also held the post of Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1994 to 1996.

Deve Gowda was born in Haradanahalli, Karnataka on May 18, 1933.

He was educated in a village school and later obtained a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mysore.

After graduating, he began his political career in 1962 as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka.

He held various portfolios in the state government over the years, including Minister for Public Works and Irrigation.

In 1996, he was elected as the 11th Prime Minister of India and held the office till 1997.

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