Having a good and cultured family background was not enough… - H. D. Deve Gowda

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Having a good and cultured family background was not enough to be successful in politics. One should live amidst farmers, till land, and tend cows and buffaloes.

H. D. Deve Gowda

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About H. D. Deve Gowda

H. D. Deve Gowda born Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda (May 18, 1933) was the twelfth Prime Minister of India (1996–1997) and the 14th Chief minister of the state of Karnataka (1994–1996). He is an influential leader of the Vokkaliga community and is popularly known as Mannina maga (Son of the soil) for espousing the cause of the farmers.

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Native Name: ಹರದನಹಳ್ಳಿ ದೊಡ್ಡೇಗೌಡ ದೇವೇಗೌಡ

Alternative Names: Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda • HD Deve Gowda • H D Devegowda

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