PM Modi condoles the demise of veteran leader Chandre Gowda

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of veteran Karnataka politician and former minister DB Chandra Gowda and described him as a stalwart of public service.

Gowda, 87, died early Tuesday at his residence at Daradahalli in Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district due to age-related ailments.

“Saddened by the demise of Shri DB Chandre Gowda ji. A stalwart of public service, his wide experience as a Parliamentarian, MLA and Minister in Karnataka has left an indelible mark. His deep understanding of our Constitution and commitment to community service The commitment was remarkable. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” Modi posted on X.

Gowda, who represented all four houses – Legislative Assembly, Council, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, was also part of various political parties such as – Praja Socialist Party, Karnataka Kranti Ranga, Janata Party, Janata Dal, Congress and BJP. ,

He was in the news when he resigned as a Lok Sabha member in 1978 to contest elections from Chikkamagaluru constituency for former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and worked for her victory.

As the entire nation watched with interest, Gandhi won the Chikkamagaluru by-election, giving the Congress a much-needed boost after the Emergency.