Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, died in Bengaluru. PM Narendra Modi spoke to Deve Gowda on phone and expressed his condolences. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM G Parameshwara also expressed grief.
New Delhi [भारत]July 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and expressed his condolences on the demise of his wife Chennamma. Gowda’s wife Chennamma died due to illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
In a post on Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Smt. Chennamma ji, wife of former Prime Minister Shri Deve Gowda ji. She was admired for her humility and passion to serve the society. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with Shri Deve Gowda ji and his entire family. Om Shanti.”
Other leaders also expressed grief
Furthermore, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed grief over Chennamma’s demise, calling her the quiet strength of the Gowda family. He recalled his long personal association with the former Prime Minister and prayed for the family to have the strength to bear the loss.
Kharge said in a post on Contributions can be made through quiet strength and determination. May God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss. I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also expressed grief over the demise and described her as a pillar of strength who stood by her family at every stage of life and politics.
Siddaramaiah said in a post on Amidst the ups and downs, she juggled the responsibilities of a large family and epitomized the ideal housewife.”
The post further said, “Despite being the wife of a former Prime Minister, Chennamma treated everyone with warmth and without any pretense, leading a fulfilling life as an exemplary wife. May the Lord Deve Gowda, who has lost his long-time companion in these waning years, have the strength to bear this loss. My condolences to the members of the Gowda family. I share in their grief. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.”
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara expressed grief and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Chennamma was a constant pillar of strength in Deve Gowda’s political journey and public life. I pray that Deve Gowda and the entire family get the strength to recover from this deep loss as soon as possible,” Parameshwara said in a post on X.
The post further said, “May the departed soul rest in eternal peace, and may God grant the bereaved family the strength to bear this irreparable loss.” (ANI)
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