Bookanakere Yediyurappa Vijayendra is an Indian politician who is currently the state president of BJP Karnataka and MLA of Shikaripura. He previously served as the general secretary and vice president of BJYM Karnataka.[1][2]
Vijayendra was appointed General Secretary of the BJP State Yuva Morcha in April 2018.[5] He toured various districts in Karnataka to strengthen the youth wing of the party, recognizing the importance of youth in political organizations. His organizational skills and focus on community engagement were pivotal during the Assembly by-elections, contributing to the BJP's victories. In the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, Vijayendra led the BJP's campaign in the KR Pete constituency, a region traditionally dominated by Congress and JD(S). His strategic efforts resulted in a significant victory for K.C. Narayana Gowda, marking a key turning point for the BJP in a historically challenging district. Following the success in KR Pet, Vijayendra took charge of the Sira constituency's by-election in Tumkur district, where his leadership and organizational focus enabled Dr. Rajesh Gowda to achieve the largest victory margin in the constituency's history. Recognizing his accomplishments, Vijayendra was appointed State BJP Vice President in 2020, where he has continued to excel in his role. Presently B.Y. Vijayendra serves as the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, having taken on this pivotal role in 2023.[6]
As State President of the BJP, B.Y. Vijayendra led the "Mysuru Chalo" padayatra, successfully mobilizing public support against the Congress government's policies. This initiative effectively spotlighted issues of corruption and misgovernance, rallying significant attention and backing for the BJP's agenda in Karnataka[7]
In addition to his role in political mobilization, Vijayendra also led the BJP Sadasyata Abhiyan (membership drive), which successfully helped the party surpass the 50+ lakh membership mark in Karnataka, further strengthening the BJP's organizational foundation under his dynamic leadership.[8]
His ability to foster enthusiasm among party workers has led to a renewed spirit within the BJP, creating an environment of ""Namo Vijaya."" As a young leader with a promising future, he aims to further strengthen the BJP's presence and influence in Karnataka.[9]
Electoral statistics
In the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, B.Y. Vijayendra contested from Shikaripura, a stronghold of his father, B.S. Yediyurappa, who previously represented the constituency. Vijayendra won the election with a margin of 11,008 votes, successfully retaining the seat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[10]
^Pradeep Kaushal. "Many yatras later, finally there". Online Edition of The Indian Express, dated 11 November 2007. Archived from the original on 14 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
