B. S. Yediyurappa

{{Short description|Former Chief Minister of Karnataka (born 1943)}} {{Redirect|BSY}} {{family name hatnote|Bookanakere|Yediyurappa|Indian name|lang=Toponymic}}{{Indian name|Yediyurappa|Siddalingappa}} {{Copy edit|date=March 2026}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = B. S. Yediyurappa | image = The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri B.S. Yediyurappa meeting with the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia to finalize annual plan 2008-09 of the State, in New Delhi on August 12, 2008 (1) (cropped).jpg | caption = | birth_name = Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1943|02|27|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/b-s-yeddyurappa |title = National Portal of India}}</ref> | birth_place = Bookanakere, Kingdom of Mysore, British India (present{{endash}}day Karnataka, India) | spouse = {{Marriage|Mythradevi|1967|2004|reason=died}} | children = 5, including B. Y. Raghavendra and B. Y. Vijayendra | order =  13th Chief Minister of Karnataka | term_start = 26 July 2019 | term_end = 28 July 2021 | predecessor = H. D. Kumaraswamy | governor = Vajubhai Vala | governor1 = Vajubhai Vala | governor2 = Rameshwar Thakur | governor3 = T. N. Chaturvedi | successor = Basavaraj Bommai | term_start1 = 17 May 2018 | term_end1 = 23 May 2018 | predecessor1 = Siddaramaiah | successor1 = H. D. Kumaraswamy | term_start2 = 30 May 2008 | term_end2 = 4 August 2011 | predecessor2 = President's rule | successor2 = D. V. Sadananda Gowda | term_start3 = 12 November 2007 | term_end3 = 19 November 2007 | predecessor3 = President's rule | successor3 = President's rule | order4 =  | office4 = Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka | 1blankname4 = Chief Minister | 1namedata4 = H. D. Kumaraswamy | 2blankname4 = Ministry Portfolios | 2namedata4 = *Minister of Finance *Minister of Excise * Minister of Large & Medium Industries | term_start4 = 3 February 2006 | term_end4 = 8 October 2007 | predecessor4 = M. P. Prakash | governor4 = T. N. Chaturvedi | successor4 = R. Ashoka K. S. Eshwarappa | office5 = Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | constituency5 = Shimoga | term_start5 = 16 May 2014 | term_end5 = 19 May 2018 | predecessor5 = B. Y. Raghavendra | successor5 = B. Y. Raghavendra | office6 = Leader of Opposition Karnataka Legislative Assembly | term_start6 = 27 December 1994 | term_end6 = 18 December 1996 | 1blankname6 = Chief Minister(s) | 1namedata6 = H. D. Deve Gowda J. H. Patel | predecessor6 = R. V. Deshpande | successor6 = Mallikarjun Kharge | term_start7 = 9 June 2004 | term_end7 = 2 February 2006 | 1blankname7 = Chief Minister | 1namedata7 = Dharam Singh | predecessor7 = Jagadish Shettar | successor7 = Dharam Singh | term_start8 = 25 May 2018 | term_end8 = 26 July 2019 | 1blankname8 = Chief Minister | 1namedata8 = H. D. Kumaraswamy | predecessor8 = Jagadish Shettar | successor8 = Siddaramaiah | office9 = Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | constituency9 = Shikaripura | term_start9 = 16 May 2018 | term_end9 = 13 May 2023 | predecessor9 = B. Y. Raghavendra | successor9 = B. Y. Vijayendra | constituency10 = Shikaripura | term_start10 = 13 May 2004 | term_end10 = 16 May 2014 | predecessor10 = B. N. Mahalingappa | successor10 = B. Y. Raghavendra | constituency11 = Shikaripura | term_start11 = 1983 | term_end11 = 1999 | predecessor11 = K. Yenkatappa | successor11 = B. N. Mahalingappa | office12 = Member of Karnataka Legislative Council | term_start12 = 18 June 2000 | term_end12 = 17 May 2004 | constituency12 = ''Elected by Legislative Assembly members'' | office14 = President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka | term_start14 = 8 April 2016 | term_end14 = 26 July 2019 | predecessor14 = Pralhad Joshi | successor14 = Nalin Kumar Kateel | term_start15 = 1998 | term_end15 = 1999 | predecessor15 = K. S. Eshwarappa | successor15 = Ananth Kumar | term_start16 = 1988 | term_end16 = 1992 | predecessor16 = B. B. Shivappa | successor16 = K. S. Eshwarappa | party = Bharatiya Janata Party (1980{{endash}}2012; 2014{{endash}}present) | other_party = {{Plainlist| *Karnataka Janata Paksha (2012–2014) *Janata Party (1977–1980) *Bharatiya Jana Sangh (till 1977)}} | signature = Signature Yediyurappa.jpg | website = | order2 =  | order1 =  }} '''Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa''' {{IPAc-en|audio=B. S. Yediyurappa name pronounciation.ogg}} (born 27 February 1943), also known as '''B.S. Yediyurappa''' or '''BSY''', is an Indian politician who served four terms as the chief minister of Karnataka from 2007 to 2022 as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, though his tenure was not continuous.

In 2008, Yediyurappa resumed office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka after leading the BJP to victory in the legislative assembly elections, marking the first time the party formed a state government in South India.<ref name="first">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200711121314.htm|title=Yeddyurappa's journey from farming to chief ministership|work=The Hindu|date=12 November 2007|access-date=12 November 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114180740/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200711121314.htm|archive-date=14 November 2007|url-status=dead|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In 2011, he resigned after being indicted in a corruption case. The case was progressively dismissed between 2012 and 2016 following High Court rulings.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/yeddyurappa-the-clerk-who-made-it-big-in-corridors-of-power/articleshow/64200011.cms|title=Yeddyurappa: The clerk who made it big in corridors of power|date=17 May 2018|work=The Economic Times}}</ref> In 2012, alleging ill-treatment by the BJP high command, Yediyurappa left the party to establish his own political party, the Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP).<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 November 2012 |title=Yeddyurappa quits BJP, Assembly |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Yeddyurappa-quits-BJP-Assembly/article12429294.ece |access-date= |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/yeddyurappa-lashes-out-at-gadkari/article4150620.ece|title=Yeddyurappa lashes out at Gadkari|author=PTI|date=30 November 2012|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

In 2014, he merged the KJP with the BJP and was subsequently elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from the Shimoga constituency. He later resigned from the Lok Sabha following the Karnataka Legislative Assembly state election held in 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bs-yeddyurappa-announces-merger-of-his-party-with-bjp/442971-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104112825/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bs-yeddyurappa-announces-merger-of-his-party-with-bjp/442971-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 January 2014|title=BS Yeddyurappa announces merger of his party with BJP|work=IBNLive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-mps-yeddyurappa-sreeramulu-quit-lok-sabha/articleshow/64235041.cms|title=Karnataka MPs Yeddyurappa, Sreeramulu quit Lok Sabha|date=19 May 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=19 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519205756/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-mps-yeddyurappa-sreeramulu-quit-lok-sabha/articleshow/64235041.cms|archive-date=19 May 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> after which he was sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka for the third time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjps-yeddyurappa-sworn-in-as-karnataka-chief-minister/articleshow/64200078.cms|title=BJP's Yeddyurappa sworn in as Karnataka chief minister|work=The Times of India|access-date=25 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bs-yeddyurappa-sworn-in-as-karnataka-chief-minister/articleshow/64199964.cms|title=BS Yeddyurappa sworn in as Karnataka chief minister|date=17 May 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=25 May 2018}}</ref> However, he failed to secure a majority in the Assembly and resigned two days later. H. D. Kumaraswamy subsequently took the oath as Chief Minister.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-2018/yeddyurappa-resigns-as-karnataka-chief-minister-without-facing-trust-vote/article23935891.ece|title=Yeddyurappa resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister without facing trust vote|date=19 May 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=25 May 2018|agency=PTI|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/karnataka-assembly-floor-test-live-cm-for-2-days-bs-yeddyurappa-quits-after-emotional-speech-1753063.html|title=Karnataka Assembly Floor Test Live: CM for 2 Days, Yeddyurappa Quits; Cong-JDS MLAs Start Celebrating|work=News18|date=19 May 2018|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref> In July 2019, the Kumaraswamy government lost its majority following the resignation of 17 MLAs. Yediyurappa was soon elected as the chief minister and consolidated his majority in the by-elections later that year.

Yediyurappa resigned from office on 26 July 2021, on the second anniversary of his fourth term. He was succeeded by Basavaraj Bommai on 28 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Aiyappa|first=Manu|date=26 July 2021|title=Nobody pressurised me to resign, says Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bs-yediyurappa-announces-resignation-as-karnataka-cm/articleshow/84751809.cms|access-date=26 July 2021}}</ref>

==Personal life== Yediyurappa was born on 27 February 1943 in the village of Bookanakere, located in the Mandya district of the former Kingdom of Mysore, then part of British India.<ref name="born">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/001200711100301.htm |title=Yeddyurappa to become BJP's first CM in South |access-date=12 November 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127142328/http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/001200711100301.htm |archive-date=27 November 2007 |url-status=usurped }}</ref><ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://kla.kar.nic.in/cm.htm |work=Online webpage of the Karnataka Legislature |title=B. S. Yediyurappa |access-date=12 November 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606102219/http://kla.kar.nic.in/cm.htm |archive-date=6 June 2008 }}</ref> His parents were Siddalingappa and Puttathayamma.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shah |first1=Amita |date=25 February 2012 |title=BJP president Nitin Gadkari refuses to yield BS Yeddyurappa over Karnataka leadership |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-president-nitin-gadkari-refuses-to-yield-bs-yeddyurappa-over-karnataka-leadership/articleshow/12027332.cms |access-date=20 April 2024 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref> His mother died when he was four.<ref name="first"/> He completed his pre-university college education at the Government College in Mandya, affiliated with the University of Mysore.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Aji |first=Sowmya |date=2 June 2009 |title=1 year in office earns CM a snub |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/1-year-in-office-earns-cm-a-snub-49142-2009-06-02 |magazine=India Today |access-date= 23 August 2019}}</ref>

Since his youth, Yediyurappa has been affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu nationalist organisation, as well as the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a Hindu nationalist political party which was the political arm of the RSS and the precursor to the BJP.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 November 2012 |title=The political journey of BS Yeddyurappa |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-political-journey-of-bs-yeddyurappa-506160 |website=NDTV}}</ref>

In 1965, Yediyurappa moved to Shikaripura, where he began working as a clerk at a relative's rice mill. In 1967, Yediyurappa married Mythradevi, the daughter of a rice mill owner.<ref>{{cite news | title = Fascinating journey of a reformist | date = 27 February 2010 | url = http://hindu.com/2010/02/27/stories/2010022754460400.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100327203019/http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/27/stories/2010022754460400.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = 27 March 2010 | work = The Hindu | access-date=23 October 2010 | location=Chennai, India}}</ref> He has two sons, B. Y. Raghavendra and B. Y. Vijayendra, and three daughters, Arunadevi, Padmavati and Umadevi. Mythradevi died in 2004.<ref name="bereav">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/17/stories/2004101704860400.htm|title=Yediyurappa bereaved|access-date=12 November 2007|location=Chennai, India|date=17 October 2004| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071111124402/http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/17/stories/2004101704860400.htm| archive-date= 11 November 2007|work=The Hindu| url-status= dead}}</ref>

In 2007, he changed the spelling of his name from "Yediyurappa" to "Yeddyurappa", following the advice of his astrologers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071030/asp/nation/story_8489023.asp|work=Online Edition of The Telegraph, dated 30 October 2007|title=Parade done, over to Raj Bhavan, Path cleared for BJP reins|access-date=12 November 2007|location=Calcutta, India|date=30 October 2007| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071101045524/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071030/asp/nation/story_8489023.asp| archive-date= 1 November 2007| url-status= dead}}</ref> He later returned to the original spelling, Yediyurappa, before the oath-taking ceremony of his fourth term as chief minister of Karnataka in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/d-out-i-in-yediyurappa-not-yeddyurappa-will-take-oath-as-karnataka-cm-at-6pm-today-2246661.html|work=Online Edition of News18, dated 26 July 2019|title=d-out-i-in-yediyurappa-not-yeddyurappa|access-date=26 July 2019}}</ref> In 2020 and 2021, he contracted COVID-19 but recovered soon afterwards.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moudgal |first1=Saneep |title=BS Yediyurappa: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa recovers from Covid-19, discharged from hospital |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/karnataka-cm-yediyurappa-recovers-from-covid-19-discharged-from-hospital/articleshow/77463647.cms |access-date=19 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=10 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|first1=Maya|last1=Sharma|first2=Arun|last2= Nair |date=16 April 2021|title=BS Yediyurappa Tests Positive, Second Time In Months, Hospitalised|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-chief-minister-bs-yediyurappa-tests-positive-for-covid-19-hospitalised-2415065|access-date=16 April 2021|work=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=16 April 2021|title=Karnataka Bengaluru Live Updates: CM Yediyurappa tests positive for COVID-19|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-bengaluru-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-6-0-yediyurappa-covaxin-covishield-second-wave-night-curfew-bypolls-bbmp-live-7275777/|access-date=16 April 2021|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> In 2022, his granddaughter, 30 year-old Soundarya Neeraj, died by suicide.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kalkod |first=Rajiv |date=28 January 2022 |title=BS Yediyurappa's granddaughter found hanging, suicide suspected |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bs-yediyurappas-granddaughter-soundarya-neeraj-found-dead-in-bengaluru/articleshow/89177077.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=5 January 2026}}</ref>

==Political career== {{Peacock|section|date=June 2025}}

=== Early political career and local offices (1972–1988) === In 1972, Yediyurappa was elected to the Shikaripura Town Municipality and appointed president of the Jana Sangh Taluk unit.<ref name="family">{{Cite news|title=Bookanakere ecstatic for its victorious son|page=6|newspaper=Times of India|location=Bangalore|date=12 November 2007}}</ref> He became president of the town municipality in 1975 and was later imprisoned in Ballari and Shimoga during the Emergency. He served as president of the Shikaripura taluk unit of the BJP in 1980, the Shimoga district unit in 1985, and the Karnataka state unit in 1988. First elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1983, he represented Shikaripur for six terms. He served as Leader of the Opposition following the 1994 elections and again in 2004. Between these terms, he was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 2000 to 2004.<ref name="legis">{{cite web|title=B. S. Yediyurappa|url=http://legislativebodiesinindia.gov.in/States/kanataka/oppositionleader.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080530021131/http://legislativebodiesinindia.gov.in/States/kanataka/oppositionleader.htm|archive-date=30 May 2008|access-date=12 November 2007|work=Online webpage of the Legislative Bodies of India|publisher=Government of India}}</ref><ref name="bsy1">{{cite news|title=Yediyurappa elected BJP leader in Assembly|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/10/stories/2004061009290400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040629120249/http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/10/stories/2004061009290400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2004|date=10 June 2004|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

=== Coalition government with JD(S) (2006–2007) === During his first tenure in government, Yediyurappa supported Janata Dal (Secular) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy in bringing down the coalition government led by Dharam Singh and forming a new administration in partnership with the BJP. As part of the agreement between the JD(S) and BJP, it was decided that H. D. Kumaraswamy would serve as chief minister for the first 20 months, followed by Yediyurappa for the subsequent 20 months. In the Kumaraswamy-led government, Yediyurappa held the positions of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister.<ref name="bsy5">{{cite news|title=JD(S), BJP form coalition Government in Karnataka|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/04/stories/2006020412230100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070502034652/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/04/stories/2006020412230100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2007|date=3 February 2006|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

=== Breakdown of coalition and brief chief ministership (2007) === thumb|Yediyurappa and Kumaraswamy during the coalition government with JDS in 2006

[[File:The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. B.S.Yeddyurappa, calling on the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on November 16, 2007.jpg|thumb|Yediyurappa calls on the then Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh]]

In October 2007, when it was Yediyurappa's turn to become chief minister, Kumaraswamy refused to relinquish his post. As a result, Yediyurappa and ministers from his party resigned, and on 5 October, the BJP formally withdrew its support to the Kumaraswamy government.<ref name="bsy2">{{cite news|title=Kumaraswamy not to step down; BJP Ministers submit resignations|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/03/stories/2007100359470100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012021854/http://hindu.com/2007/10/03/stories/2007100359470100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2007|date=3 October 2007|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> Karnataka came briefly under President's rule, but Yediyurappa was sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka on 12 November 2007 after the JD(S) and BJP reached an agreement.<ref name="bsy3">{{cite news|title=Yediyurappa sworn in Chief Minister|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/13/stories/2007111353640100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113094604/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/13/stories/2007111353640100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 November 2007|date=12 November 2007|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> However, JD(S) disagreed over the sharing of ministries and resigned as chief minister on 19 November 2007.<ref name="bsy4">{{cite news|title=Yediyurappa quits rather than face trust vote|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/20/stories/2007112058950100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201080308/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/20/stories/2007112058950100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 December 2007|date=20 November 2007|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

=== Assembly election and first full term as chief minister (2008–2011) === In Karnataka's 2008 Assembly elections, Yediyurappa contested from Shikaripura against former chief minister S. Bangarappa of the Samajwadi Party who was also backed by the Indian National Congress and JD(S). However Yediyurappa won the seat<ref name="bsy7">{{cite news|title=Yediyurappa humbles Bangarappa|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/26/stories/2008052656080300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125081333/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/26/stories/2008052656080300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|date=26 May 2008|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> and BJP won state victory, as Karnataka became the gateway for the BJP in south India.<ref name="bsy6">{{cite news|title=BJP set to form government in Karnataka|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/26/stories/2008052657700100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528010200/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/26/stories/2008052657700100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2008|date=26 May 2008|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> He became chief minister on 30 May 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=A |first1=Narayana |title=Karnataka's new chief minister will have to deal with rampant indiscipline within a fractured party |url=https://caravanmagazine.in/perspectives/sliding-rule |magazine=Caravan |date=1 August 2012 |access-date=18 October 2025}}</ref>

=== Lokayukta investigation and resignation (2011) === On 30 July 2011, the Karnataka Lokayukta submitted a report investigating illegal mining in the state,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110812093219/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/read-ktaka-lokayukta-report-on-illegal-mining/171489-53.html Full text: Lokayukta report on illegal mining in Karnataka]. Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 20 August 2011.</ref> indicting Yediyurappa for illegally profiteering from land deals in Bengaluru and Shimoga,<ref>{{cite news|title=Dubious deal which landed Yediyurappa in trouble|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Dubious-deal-which-landed-Yeddyurappa-in-trouble/articleshow/9390739.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911223543/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-28/bangalore/29824014_1_guntas-rachenahalli-bda|url-status=live|archive-date=11 September 2011|access-date=28 July 2011|newspaper=The Times of India|date=28 July 2011}}</ref> and also in connection with the illegal iron ore export scam in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karnataka "mining scam" report indicts chief minister|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14305582|publisher=British Broadcasting Company|access-date=28 July 2011|date=27 July 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110728114603/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14305582| archive-date= 28 July 2011| url-status= live}}</ref> Following pressure from the BJP central leadership,<ref name="rel">{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/karnataka-chief-minister-Yediyurappa-agrees-to-quit-after-bjps-unanimous-order-122718|title=Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa agrees to quit after BJP's "unanimous" order|publisher= Ndtv.com|date=28 July 2011|access-date=20 August 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110728224506/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/karnataka-chief-minister-Yediyurappa-agrees-to-quit-after-bjps-unanimous-order-122718| archive-date= 28 July 2011| url-status= live}}</ref> he announced his decision to quit,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/Yediyurappa-steps-down-bjp-to-elect-new-cm/171110-37-64.html|title=News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates|website=News18|access-date=3 January 2020}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and formally resigned on 31 July 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Yediyurappa sends resignation to Gadkari, to meet Governor|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article2310661.ece|work=The Hindu | location=Chennai, India|date=31 July 2011}}</ref> Ananth Kumar, Shobha Karandlaje, Jagadish Shettar and S. Suresh Kumar were in the race to succeed him. He was replaced as chief minister by Sadananda Gowda.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yeddyurappa resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/yeddyurappa-resigns-as-karnataka-chief-minister/articleshow/9397325.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=28 July 2011 |access-date=20 May 2025}}</ref>

=== Formation of Karnataka Janata Paksha (2012–2013) === He resigned his position as a Member of Legislative Assembly and primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on 30 November 2012 and formally launched the Karnataka Janata Paksha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2012/10/24/bjps-new-opponent-in-karnataka-is-yediyurappas-kjp-1088364.html|title=BJP's new opponent in Karnataka is Yediyurappa's KJP|date=24 October 2012|work=Oneindia}}</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_Yediyurappa-joining-karnataka-janata-party-for-sure-claims-founder_1755978 Yediyurappa joining Karnataka Janata Party for sure, claims founder].</ref> He was elected as an MLA from Shikaripura Constituency (Shimoga district) in May 2013.

=== Return to BJP and parliamentary career (2014–2017) === In November 2013, it was announced that he was considering an unconditional return to the BJP.<ref name="merger">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Yediyurappa-offers-unconditional-merger-with-BJP/articleshow/25782058.cms |title=Yediyurappa offers unconditional merger with BJP |date=15 November 2013 |location=Bangalore |work=The Times Of India}}</ref> On 2 January 2014 he announced a merger with BJP ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha elections.<ref name="merger1">{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bs-Yediyurappa-announces-merger-of-his-party-with-bjp/442971-62-129.html |title=BS Yediyurappa announces merger of his party with BJP |date=2 January 2014 |location=Bangalore}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Yeddyurappa announces merger of KJP with BJP ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/yeddyurappa-announces-merger-of-his-party-with-bjp-ahead-of-polls-160897-2014-01-02 |access-date=17 January 2022 |work=India Today |date=2 January 2014 |language=en}}</ref> He won the Shimoga seat of Karnataka in the 2014 Indian general election by a margin of 363,305 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/archiveofge2014/4%20-%20List%20of%20Successful%20Candidates.pdf|title=List of Successful Candidates}}</ref>

In 2016, the BJP re-appointed him as the President of the Karnataka state BJP unit. He was BJP's chief ministerial candidate in the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. However, the party secured 104 seats, falling nine short of a simple majority.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karnataka assembly polls: BJP announces first list of candidates|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/karnataka-assembly-polls-bjp-announces-first-list-of-candidates/articleshow/63672035.cms|publisher=Times of India|date=9 April 2018}}</ref>

thumb|Yediyurappa and Narendra Modi share a laugh in an inaugural function

During the aftermath of the 2018 Karnataka Legislative assembly elections, Yediyurappa was invited to form the government and become the chief minister by the Governor citing that his party was the largest in the house. He was sworn in on 17 May 2018 by the Governor Vajubhai Vala, becoming the chief minister of Karnataka for the third time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/governor-invites-bjp-to-form-government-bs-Yediyurappa-take-oath-on-thursday/articleshow/64194973.cms|title=Governor invites BJP to form government, BS Yediyurappa to take oath on Thursday|date=16 May 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref> He was given 15 days to prove majority by the governor, but the Supreme Court intervened, ordering a floor test (trust vote) after 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/floor-test-in-karnataka-assembly-Yediyurappa-has-to-prove-majority-on-saturday-at-4_-345659.html|title=Floor Test In Karnataka Assembly; Yediyurappa Has To Prove Majority On Saturday At 4|work=indiatimes.com|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref> The trust vote was to be held on 19 May 2018 at 4 pm. Before the trust vote was to begin, Yediyurappa gave an emotional speech and resigned citing that he would be unable to produce a majority.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/politics/karnataka-floor-test-Yediyurappa-resigns-bjp|title=Karnataka: Numbers Beyond Him, Yediyurappa Resigns as CM Before Floor Test - The Wire|website=The Wire|access-date=19 May 2018|archive-date=26 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726124336/https://thewire.in/politics/karnataka-floor-test-Yediyurappa-resigns-bjp|url-status=dead}}</ref> He thus became one of the shortest-serving chief ministers in India with just {{frac|2|1|2}} days in office.

=== Fourth term and political crisis (2019) === thumb|Being the Chief Minister of Karnataka for the 4th time, Yediyurappa greets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

Due to turmoil in the coalition government of JDS and Congress, 16 MLAS submitted their resignation to the government, turning it into a minority. MLA Ramalinga Reddy was convinced to join back the fold. On 23 July 2019 after 18 days of debate, the coalition government stepped down after losing the trust vote, <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kumaraswamy-loses-confidence-vote-in-karnataka-assembly/articleshow/70350306.cms|title=kumaraswamy loses confidence vote in Karnataka assembly|website=Times Of India|date=23 July 2019 |access-date=26 July 2019}}</ref> allowing Yediyurappa and the BJP to stake claim for government formation. Yediyurappa was invited by Karnataka governor Vajubhai Vala on 26 July to form the new government and took oath as the chief minister of the state for the fourth time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/bsy-meets-governor-to-stake-claim-to-form-government-749727.html|title=BSY meets governor to stake claim to form government|website=deccanherald|access-date=26 July 2019|date=26 July 2019}}</ref>

The by-polls for these 15 out of the 17 constituencies were conducted on 5 December 2019, where all the parties campaigned strongly. Yediyurappa promised the voters that each candidate would be awarded a ministry if the people voted for them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/day-after-sc-verdict-disqualified-karnataka-mlas-barring-roshan-baig-join-bjp-2386431.html |title=Disqualified MLAs contest election and the promises|website=www.news18.com|access-date= 3 December 2019|date=3 January 2019}}</ref> The results were declared on 9 December. BJP and its leader Yediyurappa won 12 out of the 15 contested seats, thereby gaining a full majority, and a total of 117/224 assembly seats in the 2019 Karnataka Legislative Assembly by-elections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/karnataka-bypolls-counting-of-votes-begins/article30243230.ece/|title=BJP wins by-polls|website=www.theehindubusinessline.com|access-date= 9 December 2019|date=3 January 2019}}</ref>

=== Floods (2019) === Soon after he took oath as the chief minister, the state was hit by severe floods. During the 2019 Karnataka floods, Karnataka received nearly five times its normal rainfall, adding to the severity of ongoing floods in 12 districts that had killed 20 people by 9 August 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnataka flood trigger: Rainfall 3000% above normal in a single day|url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/karnataka-flood-trigger-rainfall-3000-above-normal-in-a-single-day-66100|access-date=25 July 2021|website=www.downtoearth.org.in|date=9 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Thousands of people were evacuated to relief camps and hundreds were displaced.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka Flood Highlights: Nearly 200 Dead In Three States|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maharashtra-kerala-karnataka-flood-live-updates-nearly-200-dead-in-three-states-2084919|access-date=25 July 2021|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority and Karnataka Police, along with the Indian Air Force, civilians, volunteers, and fishermen from coastal Karnataka took part in the rescue operations. Yediyurappa visited the affected areas around the state and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the family members of those who died and lost houses in the floods.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karnataka floods: CM Yediyurappa announces Rs 5 lakh relief to those who lost houses|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2019/aug/12/karnataka-floods-cm-yediyurappa-announces-rs-5-lakh-relief-to-those-who-lost-houses-2017912.html|access-date=25 July 2021|website=The New Indian Express|date=13 August 2019 }}</ref> On 4 October 2019, the Central Government had released an amount of 1200 Crores as Karnataka flood relief funds on the request of Yediyurappa.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 October 2019|title=Centre Approves Rs 1,813.75 Crore Financial Assistance for Flood-hit Karnataka and Bihar|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/centre-announces-rs-1813-75-cr-relief-for-flood-hit-karnataka-and-bihar-2334193.html|access-date=25 July 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>

=== Economic engagement and international outreach (2020) === Early in 2020, Yediyurappa visited Davos accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and attended the annual meet of World Economic Forum 2020.<ref name=suit>{{Cite web|date=24 January 2020|first=Rahul|last=Kanwal|title=Davos Exclusive: Farmer's son Yediyurappa dons suit and tie for investments at WEF|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/davos-2020/story/davos-exclusive-farmer-s-son-yediyurappa-dons-suit-and-tie-for-investments-at-wef-1639611-2020-01-23|access-date=24 July 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> He, along with the Industries Minister of the state Jagadish Shettar, attracted investments for the Global Investors' Meet to be held in November in the IT-hub of Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 January 2020|title=Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa leaves for Davos for the World Economic Forum|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-cm-bs-yediyurappa-leaves-for-davos-for-the-world-economic-forum-796074.html|access-date=24 July 2021|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> Yediyurappa also led a delegation from Karnataka in the hope of attracting more investors to set up shop or expand their facilities in the state.<ref name=suit/> The chief minister said that the state had received positive response from corporations such as French 3D design company Dassault Systèmes, aircraft maker Lockheed Martin, steelmaker ArcelorMittal, LuLu Group International and pharmaceutical major Novo Nordisk among others.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Poovanna|first=Sharan|date=23 January 2020|title=Yediyurappa hopes to convert investment proposals at Davos into reality|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/yediyurappa-hopes-to-convert-investment-proposals-at-davos-into-reality-in-karnataka-11579785869903.html|access-date=24 July 2021|website=mint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa on attracting investment for Karnataka at Davos|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/wef-2021/video/karnataka-cm-b-s-yediyurappa-on-attracting-investment-for-karnataka-at-davos-98060-2020-01-26|access-date=24 July 2021|magazine=Business Today|date=26 January 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Legislation and policy initiatives (2020) === In December 2020, the Government of Karnataka, under his leadership passed the Anti Cow-Slaughter Bill 2020, with the aim to protect and nurture cattle in the state that were allegedly being slaughtered illegally.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2020|title=Karnataka widens ambit, passes tough anti-cow slaughter law|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/anti-cow-slaughter-bill-karnataka-assembly-7098385/|access-date=24 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The legislation empowered the police to inspect and seize vehicles that transport cattle and the premises where they are slaughtered. The new law brought stern punishment of imprisonment of up to 3 years and a penalty of 50,000 rupees.<ref>{{Cite news|last=M|first=Akshatha|title=Karnataka assembly passes cow-slaughter bill; up to 7 years jail|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-assembly-passes-cow-slaughter-bill-up-to-7-years-jail/articleshow/79648014.cms|access-date=24 July 2021}}</ref> Amid opposition from the Congress members who staged a walk-out protest, the bill was passed unanimously in the floor of the house and the law came into effect in the state.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 February 2021|title=Anti-cow slaughter Bill passed in Karnataka|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/anti-cow-slaughter-bill-passed-in-karnataka/article33785877.ece|access-date=24 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=17 January 2021|title=Karnataka anti-cow slaughter law to come into effect from Monday|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/karnataka-anti-cow-slaughter-law-to-come-into-effect-from-monday-121011700046_1.html|access-date=24 July 2021}}</ref>

=== COVID-19 response (2020–2021) === During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka became the first state to open a 10,000 bed COVID-19 hospital and care centre in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru: COVID Care facility with 10,000 beds opened in city amid spike in cases {{!}} Bengaluru News|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/article/bengaluru-covid-care-facility-with-10000-beds-opened-in-city-amid-spike-in-cases/628580|access-date=1 August 2021|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=28 July 2020 }}</ref> After a cabinet meet concerning the pandemic, Yediyurappa announced that the Karnataka government would be providing 1 Lakh of aid to BPL families who lost a working person in the first or second wave of the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 July 2021|title=Covid deaths: Karnataka govt order for paying Rs 1 lakh to poor families {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/covid-deaths-karnataka-govt-order-for-paying-rs-1-lakh-to-poor-families/articleshow/84256635.cms|access-date=1 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

=== Interstate water dispute and Mekedatu project (2021) === In July 2021, Yediyurappa assured the start of the Mekedatu project across the river Kaveri, upon the clearance of the objections in the judicial courts. Even though he wrote a letter to the Tamil Nadu chief minister M. K. Stalin mentioning the project and to further cooperate in its smooth movement, Stalin opposed the start of the project stating concerned issues of his state.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 July 2021|first=Julie |last=Mariappan|title=Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project: NDA ally PMK opposes Centre's plan to hold talks|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/karnatakas-mekedatu-dam-project-nda-ally-pmk-opposes-centres-plan-to-hold-talks/articleshow/84411076.cms|access-date=16 July 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Later, Yediyurappa still reassured that no odds can put a halt to the project, stating "Got Every Right To Start Dam Project Across River Cauvery".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Got Every Right To Start Dam Project Across River Cauvery: BS Yediyurappa|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bs-yediyurappa-got-every-right-to-start-mekedatu-dam-project-project-across-river-cauvery-2485668|access-date=16 July 2021|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> This led to further disputes between the two neighbouring states based on this issue and also led to mutual protests against each other. The chief minister primarily met the Jal Shakti Abhiyan Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat<ref>{{Cite news|author=Special Correspondent|date=13 July 2021|title=Centre has promised help to resolve Mekedatu project issue: Karnataka CM|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/centre-has-promised-clearances-for-mekedatu-project-karnataka-cm/article35299121.ece|access-date=16 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and also flew to New Delhi to meet Narendra Modi and clarify the process of the Mekedatu dam project.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BS Yediyurappa's Chartered Flight To Meet PM Amid Calls For Removal|url=https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/bs-yediyurappa-on-special-fight-to-delhi-for-meet-with-pm-amit-shah-2487991|access-date=16 July 2021|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

=== Social policy initiatives === Under his tenure, Karnataka became the first state in India to provide reservations for transgender communities in all government services. In the final notification issued on 6 July, the government decided to provide 1 per cent horizontal reservation to transgender candidates in government jobs and this is to be filled through direct recruitment under the (General Recruitment) Rule, 1977 to all sectors of social classes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 July 2021|title=Karnataka Becomes First State to Provide 1% Reservation for Transgenders|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/karnataka-becomes-first-state-to-provide-1-reservation-for-transgenders-3988571.html|access-date=28 July 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>

=== Leadership transition and resignation (2021) === With speculations of leadership change in BJP Karnataka for over several months, rumours spread that Yediyurappa would be removed, and a new chief minister would be appointed for the state. Major leaders of the BJP reiterated that the change in leadership will be witnessed soon in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dash|first=Nivedita|date=21 July 2021|title=Yediyurappa replacement rumours: Lingayat pontiffs rally behind Karnataka CM|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/yediyurappa-replacement-rumours-lingayat-pontiffs-rally-behind-karnataka-cm-720987|access-date=22 July 2021|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> This also led to various pro and con discussions among BJP.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 July 2021|title=Basangouda Patil Yatnal: Rebel Karnataka BJP MLA Yatnal again demands Yediyurappa's replacement 'for party and state to survive'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/rebel-karnataka-bjp-mla-yatnal-again-demands-yediyurappas-replacement-for-party-and-state-to-survive/articleshow/84143237.cms|access-date=22 July 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Various leaders, including leaders from opposition Congress party extended their support widely to Yediyurappa, encouraging him and his leadership for the party.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 July 2021|first=Nolan|last=Pinto|title=Congress MLAs, Lingayat seers come out in Yediyurappa's support, say his removal will be BJP's end|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/karnataka-congress-mlas-lingayat-seers-bs-yediyurappa-support-bjp-1830998-2021-07-22|access-date=22 July 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Central leader Subramanian Swamy also opposed any decisions of changing the post of BSY.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=22 July 2021|title=Subramanian Swamy cautions BJP leadership against removing Yediyurappa|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/subramanian-swamy-cautions-bjp-leadership-against-removing-yediyurappa/article35457730.ece|access-date=22 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> With the news widespread, various influential seers and monks belonging to the majority Lingayat community and others swarmed in large numbers backing Yediyurappa, urging BJP to let BSY complete his term and warned about fierce protest if at all he was changed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 July 2021|title=Honour to serve BJP, don't indulge in protests or indiscipline: CM B S Yediyurappa tells supporters|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/honour-to-serve-bjp-dont-indulge-in-protests-or-indiscipline-cm-b-s-yediyurappa-tells-supporters-1011236.html|access-date=22 July 2021|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lingayat seers throw their weight behind BS Yediyurappa, urge BJP to let Karnataka CM complete his term|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/article/lingayat-seers-throw-their-weight-behind-bs-yediyurappa-urge-bjp-to-let-karnataka-cm-complete-his-term/788495|access-date=22 July 2021|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=22 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Amid these doubts on 25 July the BJP national president J. P. Nadda slashed out these notions by stating "No crisis in Karnataka, Yediyurappa has done good work".<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 July 2021|title=No crisis in Karnataka, Yediyurappa has done good work: Nadda|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/no-crisis-in-karnataka-yediyurappa-has-done-good-work-nadda-1012696.html|access-date=25 July 2021|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>

Later on 26 July 2021, he announced his resignation from the post of chief minister during his speech on the two-year anniversary of his government. He cited the 75-year age-limit rule in BJP. During the speech, he went through memories of his 45-year political career, thanked his party leaders and high command, and submitted his resignation that afternoon, to the Governor of Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 July 2021|title=B S Yediyurappa announces resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/b-s-yediyurappa-announces-resignation-as-karnataka-chief-minister-1012942.html|access-date=26 July 2021|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> [[File:PM at the inauguration and laying the foundation stone of multiple projects greets Yediyurappa.jpg|thumb|245x245px|PM at the inauguration of Shivamogga Airport greets Yediyurappa on the occasion of his 80th birthday]]

=== Later career and retirement (2022–2023) === A year later in July 2022, Yediyurappa announced retirement from electoral politics and stated that he would be vacating Shikaripura Assembly constituency in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He further insisted that his son B. Y. Vijayendra would be contesting for the upcoming legislative elections from the same constituency in Shimoga.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Yediyurappa announces retirement from electoral politics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/yediyurappa-announces-retirement-from-electoral-politics/article65671445.ece |date=22 July 2022 |access-date=23 July 2022 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

In August 2022, Yediyurappa was elevated to the Central Parliamentary board, of the BJP. He was one of the members of the 11 board committees, which included J. P. Nadda, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other prominent members. Yediyurappa stated that he was humbled and would work hard to bring the party to power in the southern states of India.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaushika |first=Pragya |date=17 August 2022 |title=With Yediyurappa, Sonowal in Parl Board, Fadnavis in CEC, BJP Strikes a Balance of Caste, Region, Power |url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/with-yediyurappa-sonowal-in-parl-board-fadnavis-in-cec-bjp-strikes-a-balance-of-caste-region-power-5769115.html |work=News18 |access-date=18 August 2022}}</ref>

In February 2023, Yediyurappa made his farewell speech at the Karnataka Legislative assembly as an MLA and reiterated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming elections in 2023. Prime Minister Modi tweeted that it was "inspiring speech to him and every worker of the party".<ref>{{Cite web |title='Will bring BJP back to power: How B.S. Yediyurappa bid farewell to Karnataka assembly |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/will-bring-bjp-back-to-power-how-bs-yediyurappa-bid-farewell-to-karnataka-assembly-2340317-2023-02-27 |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=India Today |date=27 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2023 |title=PM Modi praises Yediyurappa's farewell speech, calls it inspiring |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/pm-modi-praises-yediyurappas-farewell-speech-calls-it-inspiring-1194677.html |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

On 27 February 2023, Narendra Modi greeted and wished Yediyurappa his 80th birthday, heaped praise on his achievements, and also inaugurated the long-demanded Shivamogga Airport in his presence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2023 |title=Modi inaugurates Shivamogga airport, praises Yediyurappa's assembly speech |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/modi-inaugurates-shivamogga-airport-to-launch-development-projects-in-belagavi-101677475409235.html |access-date=28 February 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

In April 2026, despite his retirement from electoral politics, Yediyurappa remained active in party advocacy, publicly supporting the Women's Reservation Bill and criticizing the Karnataka state government's administration regarding utility tariffs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=TenNews |date=2026-04-18 |title=Opposition to Women's Reservation Bill against principle of equality: Former K'taka CM Yediyurappa |url=https://tennews.in/opposition-to-womens-reservation-bill-against-principle-of-equality-former-ktaka-cm-yediyurappa/ |access-date=2026-04-22 |website=tennews.in: National News Portal |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Legal issues == === Court cases and subsequent imprisonment ===

In five cases issued in 2011, Yediyurappa was alleged to be responsible for the illegal de-notification of land. He was jailed during this period and convicted of corruption. In 2015, the Karnataka High Court set aside this order, thereby ending the cases against him. After the High Court annulled former Governor H. R. Bhardwaj's sanction to prosecute Yediyurappa, a special Lokayukta court dismissed four other FIRs against him. In a major relief to Yediyurappa and the BJP, the Karnataka High Court set aside the sanction given by then-Governor H. R. Bhardwaj for his prosecution in several cases of alleged illegal de-notification of land and asked the incumbent, Vajubhai Vala, to have a fresh look at it.<ref>{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Shashiprasad S |date=25 November 2015 |title=Karnataka High Court quashes land case against B S Yeddyurappa |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151125/nation-current-affairs/article/karnataka-high-court-quashes-land-case-against-b-s-yeddyurappa |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=6 February 2025}}</ref>

The High Court said, "Non-consideration of the relevant matters made the order of sanction illegal and resulted in the failure of justice. We are thus of the opinion that the exercise of the power by the Governor was not in accordance with well-settled principles for sanctioning prosecution. We accordingly set aside the order of sanction, dated 21 January 2011, and remit the matter back to the Governor for reconsideration in the light of our discussions above."<ref>{{cite web|title=Yeddyurappa|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/yeddyurappa-gets-bail-walks-out-of-jail-corruption-cases-145260-2011-11-08|access-date=9 December 2019|website=www.indiatoday.in/indiatoday.in|date=8 November 2011 }}</ref>

Yediyurappa was arrested<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icarelive.com/exclusive/news.php?cat_id=2&article_id=32929 |title=Bangalore : Yediyurappa arrested for corruption, sent to jail |publisher=ICARE Live |date=15 October 2011 |access-date=7 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021075553/http://www.icarelive.com/exclusive/news.php?cat_id=2&article_id=32929 |archive-date=21 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> on the evening of 15 October 2011, hours after the Lokayukta court issued an arrest warrant in two cases of corruption for illegally revocating land in and around Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Karnataka chief minister of BS Yediyurappa surrenders|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/ex-karnataka-chief-minister-bs-Yediyurappa-surrenders-in-jail/articleshow/10369523.cms|publisher=Economic Times|access-date=16 October 2011 |date=16 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-16/india/30286160_1_bs-Yediyurappa-b-y-vijayendra-Yediyurappa-denotifying | work=The Times of India |title=Before surrendering, Yeddyurapp |date=16 October 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Later, he was granted bail on 8 November 2011 after spending 23 days in jail.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/Yediyurappa-gets-bail-will-leave-jail-soon-147825 |title=Yediyurappa gets bail, will leave jail soon |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=8 November 2011 |access-date=7 March 2012}}</ref>

However, in March 2012, the High Court of Karnataka quashed the FIR registered against him regarding the Mining. A division bench of the high court of Karnataka passed the order stating that "Suspicion cannot be a ground to tarnish the image and reputation of a person who is holding a Constitutional post. Even during the course of argument, a specific question was put to Lokayukta counsel to produce any material to connect the petitioner for alleged offences, but he was mum and did not indicate any favours shown by Yediyurappa as the chief minister to any mining company".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_big-relief-for-Yediyurappa-as-hc-quashes-fir-in-mining-case_1659579 |title=Big relief for Yediyurappa as HC quashes FIR in mining case – Bangalore – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=7 March 2012 |access-date=8 October 2012}}</ref> In May 2012, the Supreme Court, temporarily stayed the case on this matter and ordered an official CBI inquiry, to be completed within three months.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3407658.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Probe Yediyurappa's role in illegal mining, Supreme Court tells CBI | date=11 May 2012}}</ref> On 25 July 2012, Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to Yediyurappa in a case relating to alleged irregularities in revocation of government land in 2009.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/bs-Yediyurappa-gets-anticipatory-bail-in-land-denotification-case/articleshow/15146296.cms|title= BS Yediyurappa gets anticipatory bail in land denotification case| date= 25 July 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Other cases rejected by the Court were: # Justice K N Keshavanarayana of High Court quashed the complaint alleging encroachment of land in Bhadra Reserve Forest by Yediyurappa and others on 5 February 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/hc-quashes-land-grab-complaint-against-Yediyurappa-614858.html|title=HC dismisses land grab case against Yediyurappa|date=5 February 2013|work=Firstpost}}</ref> # Karnataka High Court quashed a case registered against him for irregularities in the Upper Bhadra irrigation project on 10 October 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131010/news-politics/article/judge-lets-bsy-bjp-won%E2%80%99t-let-him-yet|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109225529/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131010/news-politics/article/judge-lets-bsy-bjp-won%E2%80%99t-let-him-yet|title=Judge lets off BSY, but BJP won't let him in yet|date=10 October 2013|archive-date=9 January 2014|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=10 April 2016}}</ref>

=== POCSO case (2024–present) === On 14 March 2024, a case was registered against Yediyurappa at Sadashivanagar Police Station under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Section 354A (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code, following a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl alleging that Yediyurappa sexually assaulted her daughter at his Bengaluru residence on 2 February 2024. The complainant died of lung cancer in May 2024. The case was transferred to the CID, which filed a chargesheet on 27 June 2024 against Yediyurappa and three associates.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-pocso-case-against-bs-yediyurappa |title=Karnataka HC refuses to quash POCSO case against BS Yediyurappa |publisher=The News Minute |date=13 November 2025 |access-date=2026-04-06}}</ref>

The Karnataka High Court stayed his arrest on 14 June 2024. On 7 February 2025, the High Court set aside the trial court's initial cognizance order as "bald, laconic, and cryptic", remanding the matter for reconsideration. The trial court took cognizance again on 28 February 2025. On 13 November 2025, the Karnataka High Court refused to quash the case, upholding the trial court's cognizance order, though directing that Yediyurappa's personal appearance should not be required unless essential.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://scroll.in/latest/1088530/karnataka-high-court-refuses-to-quash-pocso-case-against-former-cm-bs-yediyurappa |title=Karnataka High Court refuses to quash POCSO case against BS Yediyurappa |publisher=Scroll.in |date=13 November 2025 |access-date=2026-04-06}}</ref> On 2 December 2025, the Supreme Court of India stayed the trial proceedings.<ref> {{cite news |url=https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/supreme-court-stays-trial-of-former-karnataka-cm-yediyurappa20251202212026/ |title=Supreme Court stays trial of former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case |publisher=ANI |date=2 December 2025 |access-date=2026-04-06}}</ref> Yediyurappa has consistently denied the charges.

===Operation Kamala=== Operation Kamala is a term coined in 2008, when former minister G. Janardhana Reddy used a method to secure support from legislators bypassing the Anti-Defection Law, so as to take BJP past the majority number. In 2018, H. D. Kumaraswamy alleged that the BJP used Operation Kamala to affect the defections of MLAs from his government, causing it to fall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/after-falling-short-of-numbers-bjp-revisits-operation-kamala-of-2008/articleshow/64183422.cms?from=mdr|title=After falling short of numbers, BJP revisits "Operation Kamala" of 2008|first=Sowmya|last=Aji|date=16 May 2018|newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=11 October 2019}}</ref>

In an interview with Deccan Herald in March 2019, Yediyurappa said "Operation Kamala was not wrong and I don't regret it. It is part of democracy."<ref>{{cite news |title=Watch {{!}} Operation Kamala not wrong, no regret: BSY |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/liveblog/watch-operation-kamala-not-wrong-no-regret-bsy-724200.html#1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231140237/https://www.deccanherald.com/liveblog/watch-operation-kamala-not-wrong-no-regret-bsy-724200.html|archive-date=31 December 2019|access-date=11 October 2019 |work=Deccan Herald |date=20 March 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mohammad |first1=Akram |title=Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa may find going tough after May 2 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/karnataka-cm-bs-yediyurappa-may-find-going-tough-after-may-2-970753.html |access-date=7 April 2021 |work=Deccan Herald |date=5 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

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