B. S. Yediyurappa (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	27/02/1943
Age	83 years
Birthplace	Bookanakere, Kingdom of Mysore (now Karnataka), British India

Latest News about B. S. Yediyurappa

27/02/2026

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa celebrated his 84th birthday, with leaders from various parties, supporters, and admirers extending greetings and participating in events across the state. He pledged to tour Karnataka to bring the Bharatiya Janata Party back to power, emphasizing his past initiatives for farmers, women, and oppressed communities.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa
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)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	White

Educational Qualification(s)

School	PES College, Mandya, Karnataka
College/University	Bangalore University
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Lingayat Community
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Address	House No.13/2, Mythri Nivasa, Malerakeri, Shikaripura, Karnataka

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1967

Family

Wife

Mythra Devi

Children

Sons	BY Raghavendra BY Vijyaendra BY Vijayendra
Daughters	SY Umadevi B Y Arunadevi BY Padmavati

Father

Siddalingappa

Mother

Puttathayamma

Siblings

Brother	None
Sister	PS Prema

Career

Political Party

1980-2012	Bharatiya Janata Party
2012-2013	Karnataka Janata Paksha
2013-Present	Bharatiya Janata Party

Political Journey

1972: Appointed as a member of the Shikaripura Town Municipality.
1975: Elected as the President of the Taluk unit of the Jana Sangh and appointed as the President of the Town Municipality of Shikaripura.
1980: Elected as the President of the Shikaripura unit of the BJP.
1985: Became the President of BJP's Shivamogga unit.
1988: Elected as the President of the Karnataka BJP.
1994: Became the leader of opposition of Karnataka Legislative assembly.
1999: Lost the elections.
2004: Re-elected and became the leader of opposition again.
2008: Became the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
2011: Resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka after corruption charges and pressure from the BJP.
2012: Resigned from the BJP and formed his party, the Karnataka Janata Paksha.
2013: Joined the BJP once again unconditionally.
2014: Merged his party with the BJP.
2018: Took oath as the Karnataka CM, but had to resign just after 2 days as he lost the trust vote.
2019: Became the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 26 July 2019.
2021: Announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

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)
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.

B. S. Yediyurappa Politician Indian Bookanakere, Kingdom of Mysore (now Karnataka), British India