H D Deve Gowda turns 94; PM Modi greets him on his birthday

Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda celebrated his 94th birthday on Monday. He said he wants to fight for the cause of the people, as much time as possible, moving around on his wheelchair.

The JD(S) patriarch also expressed confidence that his party will not have any alliance issues with the BJP ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls, as he shares a good relationship with PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

"I have a firm resolve to fight for the people's cause for as many more days as possible. I will not sit at home saying that I have completed 93 years. I will move around in the wheelchair," Gowda said.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "I have been fighting throughout my 68-year political life. I'm not worried how much people recognize it, but fighting for the cause of the people is something that is before me, I will do my job."

PM Modi greets ex-PM Deve Gowda on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him on his birthday, saying the Janata Dal (Secular) supremo is known for his deep understanding of policy-related issues and passion for serving the marginalised.

"Best wishes to Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji on his birthday. He has made an outstanding contribution to our nation during his long years in public life. He is known for his deep understanding of policy-related issues and passion towards serving the marginalised. Praying for his long and healthy life," Modi said in a post on 'X'.