Akash Vijayvargiya is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is the son of prominent BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya. He came into limelight after he decided not to contest the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh in 2023.
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Akash Kailash Vijayvargiya was born on Wednesday, 12 September 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He did his higher secondary and senior secondary education from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2000 and 2002 respectively. He then attended Rajiv Gandhi University of Technology in Bhopal, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2007. Subsequently, he moved to the United States, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2008. At Carnegie Mellon University.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
family and caste
Akash Vijayvargiya belongs to a Vaishya caste Hindu family from Madhya Pradesh.
parents and siblings
His father Kailash Vijayvargiya is a politician, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2015, he was appointed the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
A picture of Kailash Vijayvargiya with his sons Kalpesh Vijayvargiya and Akash Vijayvargiya
His mother Asha Vijayvargiya is a businesswoman. She has a brother named Kalpesh Vijayvargiya, who is a BJP leader.
Kailash Vijayvargiya with Asha Vijayvargiya
wife and children
His wife’s name is Sonam Vijayvargiya; She is a businesswoman. The couple has two children, a son named Kashi Vijayvargiya and a daughter named Avishka Vijayvargiya.
A picture of Akash Vijayvargiya with Sonam Vijayvargiya and children
other relatives
His grandfather Shankar Dayal Vijayvargiya was a politician.
Religion
Akash Vijayvargiya follows Hindu religion, and he is a follower of Lord Shiva.
Address
He lives in House No. 880/9, Nanda Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
signature/autograph
Signature of Akash Vijayvargiya
livelihood
After completing his formal education, Akash became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He then began campaigning for the candidates fielded by the party in the general and assembly elections. In 2018, BJP gave him ticket to contest Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections from Indore 3 constituency. In the elections, he defeated his nearest rival, Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Ashwin Joshi, who had been winning the seat since 2003, by a margin of 5,751 votes.
A picture of Akash Vijayvargiya taken during the election campaign
He served as MLA until 2023. In October 2023, his father Kailash Vijayvargiya claimed in an interview that Akash had written a letter to JP Nadda asking him not to consider his candidature for the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. Talking further about this he said,
As soon as I was given the ticket, Akash wrote a letter to the party president saying that since I (Kailash) have been selected as a contestant, his (Aakash) candidature should not be considered.
A photograph of Akash Vijayvargiya, when he served as a member of the Legislative Assembly
controversies
Brief description of IPC
In 2018, he was facing 1 charge related to disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant (IPC Section-188).
beating a government official with a bat
In June 2019, he came into limelight when a video of him went viral in which he was seen attacking a Municipal Corporation official with a bat. According to sources, Akash had visited the house of a BJP supporter, where the Municipal Corporation had brought bulldozers to demolish it as it was designated as a “dangerous building”. After the incident, a case was registered against Akash under sections 353, 294, 506, 147 and 148 of IPC at MG Road police station. After this he was produced in the local court, from where he was sent on judicial remand for 15 days. He talked about this in an interview and said,
I had brought this to the notice of IMC officials and requested them not to take any action, but they did not listen to my request and sent a team to demolish the building. As soon as I came to know about this, I reached the spot and tried to explain the matter to the concerned zonal officer, but he did not even listen to me. That’s when I lost my patience.”
When Akash was hitting a municipal corporation officer with a bat, a policeman was trying to stop him
In his defence, many residents of Indore took to the streets and demanded his immediate release from jail. He was criticized by many politicians for his actions, including senior members of the BJP. Residents of Indore also put up posters in the city in support of him, which read, “Salute to Akash ji.”
Akash is being taken into judicial custody following the court order.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Akash for such behavior during the parliamentary party meeting and asked the party to identify all BJP leaders involved in the assault with the municipal corporation official and remove them from their posts.
making threatening comments
In November 2019, he once again came into limelight after making threatening remarks against government officials in Madhya Pradesh. According to sources, while giving an interview, Akash said that the officials are not taking care of the farmers and many people had contacted him complaining of increased electricity bills despite irregular supply of electricity in the state. He then threatened officials and made a comment, “We don’t walk around empty-handed”, for which politicians criticized him. Sources also claim that a show cause notice was also sent to him by BJP. While talking to the media, Akash said,
We don’t roam around empty handed, so they (officials) should understand what will happen to them.
Controversial statement given while addressing students
In November 2022, Akash Vijayvargiya, while addressing the students belonging to the Phool Mali community, had given a comment about rapists and murderers. In his speech, he said that the courts should not only punish the wrongdoers but should also send their parents to jail for one or two years. He further said that a person commits such crimes because of the fault of his parents as they are unable to give him better values. He said,
If a person commits rape then in my opinion not only he but his parents should also be punished for at least one or two years. Similarly, the parents of the murderers should also be sentenced to two-three years’ imprisonment along with the convict. It is the duty of parents to make their children responsible citizens with good character and values. If children do something good then the credit for it goes to the parents. If they do something bad then parents are also responsible for it.
award
- Kailash Vijayvargiya was given the Dainik Bhaskar Eminent Award in 2021 for the role he played in providing essential products to people in his constituency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Akash Vijayvargiya receiving Dainik Bhaskar Eminent Award in 2021
- He received an award from Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for working on the development of his constituency.
car collection
According to the election affidavit filed by Akash Vijayvargiya in 2018, he does not have any car.
Income
Akash Vijayvargiya’s income in the financial year 2017-2018 was estimated at Rs 1.5 crore. 73,30,538.
property and properties
movable property
- Deposits in banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies: Rs. 24,70,257
- Bonds, debentures and shares in companies: Rs. 1,14,000
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs. 2,18,757
- Personal Loans and Advances Given: Rs. 1,99,11,845
- Other assets: Rs. 11,97,076
Immovable property
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 30,00,000
Note: The given estimate of movable and immovable assets is as per the year 2018. This does not include property owned by his wife.
net worth
Akash Vijayvargiya’s net worth in 2018 is estimated to be Rs. 2,57,33,780. This does not include his wife’s net worth.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Following the controversy in which he beat up a civic official in 2019, several media channels named him a batsman and a hitman.
- Cricket is his favorite game. He is also known for promoting local sports like Gilli Danda.
Picture taken while playing Gilli Danda of Akash Vijayvargiya
- In 2024, he was appointed as the President of Indore Division Cricket Association (IDCA).
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