| H. D. Deve Gowda ministry | |
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15th ministry of the Republic of India |
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H. D. Deve Gowda
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| Date formed | 1 June 1996 |
| Date dissolved | 21 April 1997 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Shankar Dayal Sharma |
| Head of government | H. D. Deve Gowda |
| Member party |
Janata Dal (United Front) (supported by Indian National Congress) |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| Opposition party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Opposition leader | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 10 months and 20 days |
| Predecessor | First Vajpayee ministry |
| Successor | I. K. Gujral ministry |
H. D. Deve Gowda was sworn in as Prime Minister of India on 1 June 1996. In his initial ministry the ministers were as follows.