Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Gumgol, Navalgund Taluk, Dharwad District, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Vinay Kulkarni
31/07/2026
The Karnataka High Court stayed Vinay Kulkarni’s conviction and suspended his life sentence while his appeal is pending. The court also granted him bail, leading to a temporary relief from the consequences of the special court verdict.
02/05/2026
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly officially disqualified Vinay Kulkarni after his conviction in the Yogesh Gowda murder case. The disqualification took effect from the date of conviction, and the Dharwad seat was declared vacant.
15/04/2026
A special court in Bengaluru convicted Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others in the 2016 murder case of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda. The court sentenced Kulkarni to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy and murder.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vinay Rajashekharappa Kulkarni |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Agricultural Sciences, Sports Arena, Dharwad |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shivaleela Kulkarni (businesswoman) | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
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| Controversy | Yogesh Gowda murder case (2016) - Convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on 15/04/2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinay Kulkarni hails from a family of politicians and farmers. | |
| 2. His great grandfather, Karaveerappa, was an advocate during British rule in India. | |
| 3. He founded Vinay Dairy in 1992, which became the largest private dairy with 1700 high yielding cows. | |
| 4. In 1996, he became president of the student union during his first year of graduation. | |
| 5. He was elected as MLA from Dharwad rural constituency in 2004 as an Independent candidate before joining Congress. |