The BJP Karnataka unit's new president is Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister Yediyurappa

 The BJP Karnataka unit's new president is Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister Yediyurappa

The BJP has often made an effort to make sure that it is not seen as supporting more than one member of a family in politics. His older son B Y Raghavendra is a member of the Lok Sabha.

Vijayendra Yediyurappa, the son of BS Yediyurappa, is named president of the state unit.

The son of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa, Vijayendra Yediyurappa, was named the state unit president of the BJP on Friday. This unexpected selection shows that the party leadership recognizes the long-lasting impact of the senior Lingayat politician on the party's success. Nalinkumar Kateel is replaced by Vijayendra, a skilled organizational leader who was chosen as an MLA in the earlier-held assembly elections.

The 47-year-old leader's selection, who is seen as Yediyurappa's political successor, puts an end to months of uncertainty. A change of leadership in the state was highly anticipated after the BJP lost badly to the Congress in the May elections. Even though there was always a good chance that the BJP would choose a Lingayat leader to head its state unit, the party's choice of the first-time MLA, disregarding the dynastic plank—which it has used to target rivals—has shown how influential his father is still in politics even though the party has gradually eased him out of electoral politics.

The BJP has often made an effort to make sure that it is not seen as supporting more than one member of a family in politics. His older son B Y Raghavendra is a member of the Lok Sabha.