Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Shikaripur, Shimoga, Karnataka |
Latest News about B. Y. Vijayendra
15/02/2026
Vijayendra accused the Karnataka government of misusing central grants and diverting funds meant for capital investment to other purposes. He said the grants were intended for specific schemes and should have been used according to the released purpose.
28/08/2025
Vijayendra urged a quick SIT investigation into allegations connected to the Dharmasthala case and rejected claims that the BJP was politicizing the issue. He framed the matter as one involving conspirators and a smear campaign against Dharmasthala.
17/08/2025
BJP state president B. Y. Vijayendra accused the Congress government in Karnataka of allowing malicious campaigns to spread around the Dharmasthala SIT probe. He said the government had failed to act against those responsible for the disinformation surrounding the case.
27/06/2025
Vijayendra demanded swift action in the probe into the death of a tigress and her four cubs in the Hugyam forest range near Male Mahadeshwara Hills. He called on investigators to uncover the truth and arrest those responsible.
19/02/2025
Vijayendra demanded that the Karnataka chief minister present a white paper on the state's financial condition before the budget. He accused the Congress government of fiscal mismanagement and criticized its welfare and governance record.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bookanakere Yediyurappa Vijayendra |
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| Other names | B. Y. Vijayendra, Basanagouda Yediyurappa Vijayendra |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Law, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Lingayatism |
| Address | 13/2, Malera Keri, Shikaripura Town, Shikaripura Taluk, Shimoga, 577427 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Prema Vijayendra |
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| Father | B. S. Yediyurappa (Former Chief Minister of Karnataka) |
| Mother | Mythra Devi (Deceased) |
| Brother | B. Y. Raghavendra (Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha) |
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Career
| Politics |
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| Other Professions | Advocate (brief stint) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/byvijayendra/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/byvijayendraofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/byvijayendra |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. B. Y. Vijayendra, an Indian politician, was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 2. He served as the secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha’s Bengaluru unit in 2009. | |
| 3. Vijayendra became the general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in 2018. | |
| 4. In 2020, he was appointed the state vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. | |
| 5. Vijayendra is the youngest son of the former Karnataka Chief Minister, B. S. Yediyurappa. | |
| 6. He was elected as the MLA from the Shikaripura assembly constituency in Karnataka in May 2023. | |
| 7. His mother, Mythra Devi, passed away in October 2004 under controversial circumstances. | |
| 8. In 2018, there were reports that Vijayendra might contest the Karnataka legislative assembly election but was not fielded in the Varuna constituency. | |
| 9. Vijayendra played a key role in BJP's victory in Sira assembly constituency bye-election in 2018. | |
| 10. He later led the BJP to victory in the KR Pete assembly constituency bye-election in 2019. | |
| 11. Vijayendra organized protests against corruption and anti-farmer bills during his time as BJYM's general secretary. | |
| 12. He was rumored to have a significant influence on state affairs in 2020 but denied these claims. | |
| 13. Vijayendra was named the State Vice President of the BJP in Karnataka on April 1, 2020. | |
| 14. He was tasked with organizing district-level conventions ahead of the 2023 Karnataka legislative assembly election. | |
| 15. His brother, Raghavendra, was involved with PES Institute of Technology and Management in Karnataka. | |
| 16. Initially against family involvement in politics, Yediyurappa later faced nepotism accusations for promoting Vijayendra unfairly. | |
| 17. Yediyurappa did not complete a full term in office as the chief minister of Karnataka. | |
| 18. In May 2021, Vijayendra was reported for allegedly violating lockdown rules by entering a temple. | |
| 19. In 2010, Yediyurappa asked Vijayendra and his sister, S. Y. Umadevi, to leave his home due to allegations of using his name for personal gain. | |
| 20. In 2022, Yediyurappa suggested Vijayendra would contest from Shikaripura assembly constituency in the 2023 election. | |
| 21. This move faced criticism from some BJP leaders who accused Yediyurappa of nepotism. | |
| 22. Basangouda Patil Yatnal criticized Yediyurappa and Vijayendra, alleging divisive politics within the party. | |
| 23. Vijayendra's statement about Yediyurappa completing his term drew criticism in 2021. | |
| 24. Despite expectations, Vijayendra was not fielded in elections on several occasions, leading to speculation on his future. | |
| 25. In 2023, Vijayendra was elected from Shikaripura assembly constituency with a significant margin. | |
| 26. B. Y. Vijayendra is the youngest son of former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa. |