Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/02/1943 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Bookanakere, Kingdom of Mysore (now Karnataka), British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about B. S. Yediyurappa
24/03/2026
B. S. Yediyurappa said the Bharatiya Janata Party would win by a large margin in the Karnataka byelections and criticized the Congress government for misgovernance. His comments were reported as part of the BJP's campaign messaging ahead of the contests.
01/03/2026
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa said he would travel across Karnataka with the aim of bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party back to power. The statement framed his efforts as a statewide campaign centered on rebuilding the party's support and highlighting its record on farmers, women, and marginalized communities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa |
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| Famous For | Being the first person from the Bharatiya Janata Party to become the Chief Minister of a South Indian state- Karnataka (2008) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | PES College, Mandya, Karnataka |
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| College/University | Bangalore University |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Lingayat Community |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | House No.13/2, Mythri Nivasa, Malerakeri, Shikaripura, Karnataka |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Marriage Date | 1967 |
Family
| Wife | Late Mythra Devi |
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| Children |
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| Father | Siddalingappa |
| Mother | Puttathayamma |
| Siblings | PS Prema |
Career
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| Biggest Rival | Siddaramaiah | ||||||
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | “Fastest Mover" Award in the Law and Order category by India Today in 2009 |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Toyota Fortuner (2016 Model) |
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| Bike Collection | Hero Maestro (2014 Model) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. B. S. Yediyurappa holds a notable position in Indian politics. | |
| 2. Yediyurappa's name is inspired by a deity in a Shiv temple constructed by Saint Siddalingeshwara in Yedeyur, Karnataka. | |
| 3. He lost his mother at the age of four. | |
| 4. Yediyurappa has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his college years. |
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