C. Byre Gowda was an Indian senior legislator and cabinet minister of Karnataka, India. He was the Minister of Agriculture from 1996 to 1999 in the cabinet of Chief Minister J.H Patel.
Political career
C Byre Gowda represented the Vemgal Assembly segment for five consecutive terms. He was heading the All-India Progressive Janata Dal(AIPJD) faction. Gowda was a minister in three Janata Parivar Cabinets- those of Ramakrishna Hegde, H D Deve Gowda , and JH Patel. Originally from the CPI, Gowda has been an acknowledged expert on all agricultural matters and is known for his ability to talk extensively about farmers and their problems. He was a State President of Janata Dal (United) from 1999 to 2003.
Biography
C Byre Gowda was married to Savithramma. His son, Krishna Byre Gowda, is also a politician and a member of the Legislative Assembly from the Byatarayanapura Constituency.
Death
C Byre Gowda died on July 29, 2003, following a heart attack. He was 70.