News for 'Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda'

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretary M K Vishalakshi, who is the returning officer for the Rajya Sabha polls, declared the 'unanimous election' of Gowda and Kharge from the Janta Dal-Secular and the Congress respectively, and BJP's Iranna Kadadi and Ashok Gasti, with no extra candidate in the fray.

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'There are many options before opposition parties and this nation has a wealth of leadership.'

Deve Gowda rules out BJP-JDS alliance after PM Modi's praise

Deve Gowda rules out BJP-JDS alliance after PM Modi's praise

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Gowda said that the JDS has only joined hands with the BSP which will continue in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Deve Gowda's son Revanna sent to 7-day jail in woman kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son Revanna sent to 7-day jail in woman kidnap case

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The court remanded him to judicial custody for seven days till May 14.

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Hailing former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, calling him a "role model", he also advocated for more women representation in the assembly.

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old Prajwal was the National Democratic Alliance candidate in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls on April 26.

Sidda's journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's longest-serving CM

Sidda's journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's longest-serving CM

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Siddaramaiah, a veteran politician with roots in the Janata Parivar, has had a remarkable journey, consolidating his position in the Congress party to become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Modi, the first Indian prime minister to attend the summit in two decades, would deliver the opening plenary address at the summit on Tuesday.

Congress doing with Kumaraswamy what it did with Deve Gowda, Gujral: Jaitley

Congress doing with Kumaraswamy what it did with Deve Gowda, Gujral: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

He said that non-ideological opportunistic coalitions always get trapped within their own contradictions.

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Why not Mamata or Mayawati?: Deve Gowda on Oppn's PM face

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Gowda said that the Congress will play a crucial role in forging opposition unity in the bid by the alliance to dislodge the BJP from power.

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Eminent journalist HK Dua, who led editorial operations at three of India's leading newspapers, has died at the age of 88. He was also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha and served as media advisor to two prime ministers.

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and is the only candidate from the party to have won the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka in 2019.

Modi appeals to people to take 9 Pledges on health, nature, others

Modi appeals to people to take 9 Pledges on health, nature, others

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Karnataka to commit to nine pledges focused on sustainability, health, and local empowerment to drive development in the state and across India.

Mallya is a global businessman, shouldn't be targeted: Deve Gowda

Mallya is a global businessman, shouldn't be targeted: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Saturday tried to downplay the controversy surrounding liquor baron Vijay Mallya in connection with the money laundering case.

No full stop in politics, says Modi as 59 Rajya Sabha MPs retire

No full stop in politics, says Modi as 59 Rajya Sabha MPs retire

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha to honour 59 retiring members, emphasising their contributions to national life and urging them to continue their service.

Cong high command will take call on alliance: Deve Gowda

Cong high command will take call on alliance: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

'Kumaraswamy is not officially the leader of the opposition. For three years and eight months of Yediyurappa's government, Siddarmaiah will officially be the leader of the opposition'

Modi becomes India's 4th longest-serving prime minister

Modi becomes India's 4th longest-serving prime minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh, all from the Congress, are the three longest serving Indian prime minister in that order.

Channapatna bypoll: Despite health issues, Gowda campaigns for grandson

Channapatna bypoll: Despite health issues, Gowda campaigns for grandson

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Assisted by his personal staff and gunmen, Gowda, with a cannula on his right hand, attended multiple election meetings on Tuesday and addressed people sitting in his chair as he cited knee pain.

Will it be Prime Minister Jaya?

Will it be Prime Minister Jaya?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

An AIADMK survey estimates that the party will get between 25 and 30 of Tamil Nadu's 39 seats. This makes Jayalalithaa a major player in New Delhi, if not a contender for the prime minister's post.

Karnataka: EC forces Deve Gowda to leave Hassan

Karnataka: EC forces Deve Gowda to leave Hassan

Rediff.com10 May 2008

Former Prime Minister H D Devegowda, who was camping in Hassan in Karnataka in violation of the Election Commission's code of conduct, was forced to leave the town by electoral authorities. Acting on the basis of a tip off about Gowda's presence, defying the EC directive to leaders of political parties to stay away from constituencies, barring its candidates, Returning Officer Subbaraya Kamat rushed to the spot where the JDS leader was staying and asked him to move out.

Gowda slams Murthy, hails Premji

Gowda slams Murthy, hails Premji

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs.

I-Day speech: Modi breaks Indira's record, next is Nehru

I-Day speech: Modi breaks Indira's record, next is Nehru

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Nehru, India's longest-serving prime minister (1947-63), addressed the nation 17 times from the Red Fort. India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri delivered speeches from the Red Fort ramparts for two Independence Days in 1964 and 1965.

Prajwal Revanna convicted in sexual abuse case

Prajwal Revanna convicted in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Former MP and suspended Janata Dal-Secular leader Prajwal Revanna was on Friday convicted by a Special Court here in one of the four sexual abuse and rape cases registered against him.

Court orders ex-PM Gowda to pay Rs 2 cr damages in defamation case

Court orders ex-PM Gowda to pay Rs 2 cr damages in defamation case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

A court in Bengaluru has directed former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda to pay Rs 2 crore as damages to the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) for his "defamatory statement" against the company in a television interview 10 years ago.

Gowda family's assets worth over Rs 1,500 cr: BJP

Gowda family's assets worth over Rs 1,500 cr: BJP

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Taking the fight to the Janata Dal-Secular camp, a combative Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released what it called the "charge-sheet" against the opposition party, alleging that the estimated worth of the known assets of the family of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda alone was over Rs 1,500 crore.

Who Is This Ex-PM Blessing?

Who Is This Ex-PM Blessing?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy's son. He is also former prime minister H D Devegowda's grandson. Nikhil will contest the May 10 assembly election in Karnataka from the Ramanagara constituency.

Modi 3rd PM to deliver 11 I-Day speeches after Nehru, Indira

Modi 3rd PM to deliver 11 I-Day speeches after Nehru, Indira

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The record lies with first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru who did the honours 17 times from 1947 to 1964.

Gowda complains to PM about 'mining mafia'

Gowda complains to PM about 'mining mafia'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Janata Dal - Secular chief H D Deve Gowda on Thursday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention into the alleged illegal mining situation in Karnataka, especially Bellary district, where he alleged that the 'mining mafia was ruling the roost'. In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Gowda allleged that there was 'no semblance of rule of law especially in Bellary district' and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government of being 'a mute spectator'

Siddaramaiah calls Gowda Hitler

Siddaramaiah calls Gowda Hitler

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

Terming his ouster by JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda as an "act of vendetta and undemocractic," sacked Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Saturday, categorically ruled out joining any party, including the Congress.

Gowda was first OBC PM, not Modi: Lalu, Nitish remind Amit Shah

Gowda was first OBC PM, not Modi: Lalu, Nitish remind Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah's claim about the party giving first prime minister from the Other Backward Class in Narendra Modi, was on Saturday sharply contradicted by both the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Gowda sues Kannada film producer

Gowda sues Kannada film producer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

In his plea, Gowda seeks an order restraining the producer of the film from making derogatory remarks against him and his family.

JD-U should pay IAF bill, says Gowda

JD-U should pay IAF bill, says Gowda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

With the Indian Air Force asking former prime minister H D Deve Gowda to make a payment of over Rs 54 lakh for using its aircraft, allegedly for non-official purposes, the former prime minister said on Thursday that the amount has to be paid by the political party concerned.

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

It is said that Kumaraswamy was in a dilemma, as Nikhil was not keen on contesting but buckled under pressure from party workers.

Sexual abuse of women: Prajwal Revanna will be suspended, says Kumaraswamy

Sexual abuse of women: Prajwal Revanna will be suspended, says Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The former chief minister also sought to distance JD-S's alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the case, amid attacks by the ruling Congress seeking their response on the issue.

Gowda speaks on tie-ups & life's darkest day

Gowda speaks on tie-ups & life's darkest day

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Efforts like the United National Progressive Alliance are a 'result of some honest efforts but the real third force will come into being only in the post-poll scenario', he said while disagreeing that a third force was already in place. The 75-year old veteran socialist claimed his relationship with Congress leadership was 'never strained' though he was pained by the fact that none in the Congress camp tried to 'acknowledge' his efforts to keep away BJP.

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Kumaraswamy claims his father Gowda was offered bribe

Kumaraswamy claims his father Gowda was offered bribe

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Amid the raging storm over bribery charges in defence procurement, former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday claimed his father H D Deve Gowda was offered bribe by middlemen involved in defence deals when he was the prime minister.

Man ends life after ramming Gowda's car

Man ends life after ramming Gowda's car

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

D Deve Gowda, the former prime minister of the country, is back in the news. And again, for wrong reasons. A 23-year-old man committed suicide after his car collided with Gowda's car, creating a stir in Bangalore.

Gowda seeks divine blessing for power

Gowda seeks divine blessing for power

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

The JD-S led by former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, who is known for visiting temples across the country and performing ceremonies of various kinds to reap divine blessing, is at it once again. Gowda engaged a team of priests and performed special ceremonies, including night-long homam, to propitiate gods and to bestow power to his party and particularly his son, former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, to occupy the chair he lost last year.