Former PM H D Deve Gowda not to attend G20 dinner due to health reasons

Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda said he would not attend the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday due to health reasons.

The Janata Dal (Secular) supremo on Friday said he has already communicated this to the Union government.

"I wish the G20 summit a grand success", he said on 'X', formerly Twitter.

I will not be attending the G20 dinner organised by the Hon. President of India Draupadi Murmuji, on 09 September 2023, due to health reasons. I have already communicated this to the government. I wish the G20 summit a grand success. @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn

— H D Deve Gowda (@H_D_Devegowda) September 8, 2023