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B. D. Jatti

Indian politician (1912-2002)

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Basappa Danappa Jatti was the vice president of India, serving from 1974 to 1979. He was the acting president of India from 11 February to 25 July 1977. He also served as the chief minister of Karnataka. Jatti rose from a being a Municipality member to India's second-highest office during a five-decade-long chequered political career.

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Born
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Place of birth
Savalagi wd
Died
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Place of death
Bengaluru wd
Citizenship
British Raj, India wd
Occupation
lawyer, politician wd
Political party
Indian National Congress wd
Education
Rajaram College wd

Positions held wd

  • President of India (11 February 1977 – 25 July 1977)
  • Vice President of India (31 August 1974 – 30 August 1979)
  • Governor of Odisha (8 November 1972 – 20 August 1974)
  • Chief Minister of Karnataka (16 May 1958 – 14 March 1962)

Questions

When was B. D. Jatti born?
B. D. Jatti was born on 10 September 1912 in Savalagi.
What positions has B. D. Jatti held?
Positions held by B. D. Jatti include: President of India (1977–1977); Vice President of India (1974–1979); Governor of Odisha (1972–1974); Chief Minister of Karnataka (1958–1962).
Where did B. D. Jatti study?
B. D. Jatti was educated at Rajaram College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): B. D. Jatti · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q555247 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Basappa Danappa Jatti, 5th Vice President of India.jpg by Vice President's Secretariat (GODL-India)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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