Kailash Vijayvargiya

Kailash Vijayvargiya is not only an Indian politician but also a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. His career has encompassed the positions of a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Madhya Pradesh, a Member of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. He has correlated with the BJP at the national level in terms of crucial organisational positions and has even been appointed as a Union Minister of State.

By 2025, he is still considered to be an important player in the politics of both the nation and the state.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:12:21 AM [IST]

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Kailash Vijayvargiya Net Worth

Kailash Vijayvargiya Biography

Kailash Vijayvargiya is a politician of Indian origin who was born on 3 January 1956 to the family of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His political journey commenced with the role of a student leader, and later on, he got connected to the student and youth wings of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Because he was a great organizer and turned the election to his advantage, he moved fast and got the highest position in the party, gaining a stronghold in the western part of Madhya Pradesh.

Vijayvargiya's entry into the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1985 from the Indore West constituency marked the beginning of his legislative career. He was again elected in 1990 and 1993, as a result made him stay longer as a state legislator. Also, he was heavily involved in party organisation and election management.

He made his first step into national politics in 1996 and got elected to the Lok Sabha as the representative of Indore. After that, he was a Rajya Sabha MP, and thus his parliamentary experience grew.

Vijayvargiya has been the man behind the scenes in the BJP, such as the time when he was General Secretary (Organisation) of the party and was the one behind election strategies and mobilizing the party in several states. He has been working in the senior management of the BJP at both the state and national levels.

Vijayvargiya has been an organizer, specialized but still active, in case the cabinet reshuffle of the government of India took place in the case of being appointed as Minister of State in the Union Government.

He got back to state politics in Madhya Pradesh in 2020, winning the Indore-3 Assembly seat and thus continuing his legislative work. As of 2026, Kailash Vijayvargiya is still a major BJP leader who has divided his time between the party's organization and public issues.

Kailash Vijayvargiya Personal Life

Full Name	Kailash Vijayvargiya
Date of Birth	13 May 1956 (Age 69)
Place of Birth	Indore
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Shri Shankar Dayal Vijayvargiya
Mother's Name	Smt. Ayodhya Devi Vijayvargiya
Spouse's Name	Asha Vijayvargiya
Spouse's Profession	Business
Children	2 Son(s)
Website	http://www.kailashonline.in/

Kailash Vijayvargiya Net Worth

Net Worth

₹14.18 CRORE

ASSETS

₹14.62 CRORE

Liabilities

₹43.27 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Kailash Vijayvargiya

Vijavargiya successfully lead the election campaign of BJP's during Haryana Assembly Election in 2014. In June 2015, he was appointed as National General Secretary and the new leader of the BJP in West Bengal.

Political Timeline of Kailash Vijayvargiya

2025: Continues as a senior BJP leader and national-level strategist.
2023: Contested the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election from Indore-1 constituency and lost.
2015 : He was appointed National General Secretary by Party President Amit Shah, and the new leader of the BJP in West Bengal.
2014-2020: Served as National General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (Organisation & Elections).
2014 : Vijavargiya was made in-charge of BJP's election campaign for Haryana. This was his great success of him.
2013 : He again successfully contested the assembly election from the Ambedkar Nagar-Mh. He defeated Antersingh Darbar of INC. Later he became IT and Industries Minister. Also In the third cabinet (post-2013 elections), Vijayvargiya held the portfolio of Urban Development.
2009: He was elected as the President of Indore Divisional Cricket Association. Later in 2011 he was re-elected to the same post.
2008 : In 2008 assembly election Vijayvargiya contested from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Mh. Ge defeated Antar Singh Darbar of INC. Also, he became a member of PSE Committee and member of the Public Accounts Committee in Legislative Assembly.
2005 : He was again inducted in Shivraj Singh's cabinet on 4 December 2005, as a Public Works, Information Technology, and Science & Technology Minister.
2004 : He was given a portfolio of Religious Trusts, Endowment, and Rehabilitation. Vijayvargiya again joined Babulal Gaur�s Council of Ministers as Public Works Minister on 27 August 2004.
2003 : He again contested Vidhan Sabha elections from Indore-2 and won against Ajay Rathore of INC. Also, he was nominated as President of the South Asia Mayors� Council.
2002- 2008: Served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.
2002: He travelled to Britain in 2002 to share his experiences & insights on urban development on invitation by British Prime Minister.
2000 : With maximum votes in his favor he was elected as the Mayor for Indore. Vijayvargiya became the first directly-elected Mayor of Indore Municipal Corporation. Later in 2001 he was re-elected as President of All India Council of Mayors.
1998 : He again won assembly election from Indore-2. He defeated Dr. Rekha Gandhi of Congress party.
1996: Elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Indore constituency.
1993: Re-elected as MLA from Indore-2.
1993 : He was re-elected to Assembly from Indore-2. This time he defeated Congress candidate Kripa Shankar Shukla. Also he became National General Secretary of the BJYM and the leader of Gujarat.
1993 : He was the National General Secretary of the BJYM and the leader of Gujarat.
1992 : He became State Vice-President of the BJYM.
1992 : He was the State Vice-President of the BJYM
1990: Re-elected as MLA from Indore-2
1990 : Vijayvargiya was elected to the Vidhan Sabha from Indore-4. He defeated Ikbal Khan of Congress Party.
1985: Elected as a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Indore-2.
1985 : He was a member of the Standing Committee. He became the State Coordinator of Vidyarthi Parishad in the same year.
1983 : He became a Corporator of the Indore Municipal Corporation.
1975 : Kailash Vijayvargiya began his political voyage in 1975, through Indore chapter of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

Kailash Vijayvargiya Achievements

1) He was awarded as Best Mayor in Honolulu, America at the World Conference of Mayors. Also he was invited to be a part of the Preparatory Committee of the World Earth Summit held in China.

2) He was nominated President of the South Asia Mayors? Council in 2003, and led the Indian Voluntary Organisation?s team at the World Earth Summit in Durban.

3) It is credited to his dedicated efforts in Indore for Environmental Improvements & Green Living , that Indore was awarded ?Clean City, Green City -2002? by Government of India.

4) Honored by United Nations for his genuine efforts dedicated to attain Goals set by UN for Millennium Development.

5) He got National Goodwill Award by State Government for his unending peace conquest & efforts, also Building Industry Leadership Award Due to the endeavours Of Kailash ji & excellent output pertaining to it in IT sector, the State received three prestigious national awards.

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