Former PM HD Deve Gowda's Wife Chennamma Passes Away

Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday. She was 89 and had been undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.

"We regret to inform that Mrs Chennamma suffered a massive cardiac arrest despite being on the road to recovery today at 4 pm," the hospital said in a statement, PTI reported.

Chennamma had been suffering from severe breathing difficulties for the past three days and was also experiencing chest pain. She was admitted to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road on Wednesday night and was treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). She was later placed on ventilator support but did not respond to treatment and breathed her last on Saturday evening.

HD Deve Gowda married to Chennamma in 1954. The had four sons and two daughters. Among their children are key political figures former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy HD Kumaraswamy and current Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna.

Her son-in-law Dr. C.N. Manjunath is Kanakapura MP.

Despite being the wife and mother of prominent politicians, she has largely kept herself out of media spotlight.

HD Gowda often publicly acknowledged her sacrifices, unwavering support and the crucial role she played in managing the family while he pursued his demanding political career.

Her son Kumaraswamy too has often said that his mother's values have guided him throughout his political journey.

HD Kumaraswamy, HD Revanna, and his wife Bhavani Revanna spent time with her during her final days, according to reports in the Kannada media.