B. Y. Vijayendra | |
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Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 13 May 2023 | |
Preceded by | B. S. Yediyurappa |
Constituency | Shikaripura |
President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka | |
Assumed office 10 November 2023 | |
Preceded by | Nalin Kumar Kateel |
Personal details | |
Born | Shikaripur, Karnataka, India | 5 November 1975
Nationality | India |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Bookanakere Yediyurappa Vijayendra is an Indian politician who is currently the State President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka from 10 November 2023 . He is the son of former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B. S. Yediyurappa. He previously served as the General secretary and Vice President of the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. He is a Lawyer by education and previously had a brief stint as an advocate.[1][2] His brother B. Y. Raghavendra is a member of Parliament from Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency.[citation needed]