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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 | Married |
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Marriage Date | 1967 |
Family
Wife | Mythra Devi | ||||
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Father | Siddalingappa | ||||
Mother | Puttathayamma | ||||
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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 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
B. S. Yediyurappa holds a notable position in Indian politics. | |
Yediyurappa's name is inspired by a deity in a Shiv temple constructed by Saint Siddalingeshwara in Yedeyur, Karnataka. | |
He lost his mother at the age of four. | |
Yediyurappa has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his college years. |