New Delhi, July 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda to convey his condolences on the demise of Gowda's wife, Chennamma.

Gowda's wife, Chennamma, passed away due to illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Deeply pained by the passing of Smt. Chennamma Ji, wife of former Prime Minister Shri Deve Gowda Ji. She was admired for her humility and passion towards serving society. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with Shri Deve Gowda Ji and his entire family. Om Shanti."

Further, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed grief over the demise of Chennamma, describing her as the quiet strength of the Gowda family.

He recalled his...