Bengaluru: An undated photo shows former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, right, with his wife Chennamma Deve Gowda, centre, and son and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy. Chennamma Deve Gowda passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 89 after suffering a massive cardiac arrest at a private hospital, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) (PTI07_18_2026_000389B)
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Amaravati, July 19 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday expressed grief over the passing of Chennamma Avaru, wife of JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.
In a post on X, he said, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chennamma Avaru. I offer my heartfelt condolences to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and their family." Praying for the departed soul, the Chief Minister said he hoped that it would rest in eternal peace and the bereaved family would find comfort and strength in this moment of profound grief. PTI MS ROH
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