Chinnamma Devi Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, died on Saturday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
She was in her late eighties.
According to hospital authorities, she was admitted to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road in the city on Wednesday evening.
She was undergoing treatment for a respiratory illness.
The hospital said in a statement: “We regret to inform you that Ms. Chennamma suffered a massive cardiac arrest even though she was on her way to recovery today at 4 p.m..”
Gowda, his son, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and other family members were in the hospital.
Chinamma was a survivor of an acid attack in February 2001, which was allegedly triggered by a family dispute.
Gowda married in 1954, and they had four sons and two daughters, including Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and MLA H D Revanna, who represents the Holnarasipur constituency in Hassan district.
Despite being the wife and mother of prominent politicians, Chinnamma has largely stayed out of the public limelight.
Gowda often publicly acknowledged her sacrifices, unwavering support and the crucial role she played in running the family while he continued his difficult political career.
Her son Kumaraswamy has often said that it was his mother’s values that guided him throughout his political journey.
