Tejasvi Surya: Tejasvi Surya born November 16, 1990 is an Indian politician, RSS swayamsevak and lawyer serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) in the 17th Lok Sabha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing the Bangalore South constituency. He is also the president of The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha since 26 September 2020.
Tejasvi Surya Biography
| Full name | Lakya Suryanarayana Tejasvi Surya |
| Name | Tejasvi Surya |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
| Date of Birth | November 16, 1990 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 35 years |
| Birth Place | Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
Physical Status
| Height (approx.) | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight (approx.) | 75 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Tejasvi Surya Family
| Father | L.A. Suryanarayana |
| Mother | Rama Suryanarayana |
| Uncle | Ravi Suryanarayana |
| Siblings | N/A |
Personal Information
| Marital status | Married |
| Marriage date | March 6, 2025 |
| Marriage place | Bengaluru |
| Wife | Sivasri Skandaprasad |
Favorite Things and Hobbies
| Favourite politician | Narendra Modi |
| Favourite food | South Indian cuisine |
| Favourite colour | Saffron |
| Favourite sport | Cricket |
| Hobby | Public speaking, Travelling, Reading, Writing |
Early Life and Education
Tejasvi Surya was born on November 16, 1990 in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India and later moved to Bengaluru, where he grew up. He was inclined toward politics, debating and leadership activities from a young age.
| School | Shri Kumaran children’s Home, Bengaluru |
| College/University | Bengaluru Institute of Legal Studies |
| Educational qualification | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
Tejasvi Surya Career
Political Career
Surya was an active member of Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and was even the general secretary of Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). He had actively contributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party comparison for the 2014 Indian general election and in 2017 he helped organise the BJP’s Mangalore chalo rally. He then led the Digital communications team of Karnataka BJP during the 2018 Karnataka legislative assembly election.
As a lawyer, he had represented many BJP leaders like Mahesh Hegde, Pratap Simha and had helped lawyer Ashok haranhalli in defending corruption cases of B.S. Yeddyurappa. He has been mantered by R. Ashoka and V. Somanna, while his uncle Ravi Subramana is a senior leader of the BJP and an MLA representing Basavanagudi.
17th Lok Sabha
The Bengaluru south (Loksabha constituency) was represented since 1996 by former minister Ananth Kumar until his death in 2018. Tejasvi Surya was chosen to contest for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from this constituency over Kumar’s wife Tejaswini Ananth Kumar due to his previous work. He won the elections by defeating B.K Hariprasad of Congress by 331, 192 votes, making him the youngest MP to represent the BJP after having assumed office at the age of 28 years 6 months 7 days.
Surya took oath as an MP in Kannada on 17 June 2019. In June 2019, he requested the central government to revert it’s 2014 decision to remove the requirement to knowing the local language in the recruitment for banks. He sought to know whether the ministry of Health and Family welfare would ban electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) including e cigarettes.
In October 2019 Surya expressed his concern over the short term for the cities Mayor. He urged the chief minister of Karnataka to draft and pass and exclusive legislation for Bengaluru, the Nava Bengaluru act, to replace the Karnataka municipalities Act 1975. He then claimed he lacked any authority to solve the problem. This response received mixed criticism from the public.
During the coward 19 pandemic in India, Surya launched a Bengaluru South coronavirus task force, which included free home delivery of essential goods, emergency medical assistance, and mobile covid-19 testing kiosks.
2024 General Election
In March 2024, Surya was announced as the BJP candidate for the Bengaluru south constituency in the 2024 general elections. A day before polls on 25 April a case was registered against him for soliciting votes on the ground of religion, after he shared a video on his official Twitter account of the Surya Tilak on Rama, the deity Ni Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir with the caption” for Bhartiyata to survive, vote for BJP.
He was booked under the section 123 (3) of the representation of the people Act 1951. The election commission of India confirmed that it filed a case on his violation of the model code of conduct.
Some Interesting Facts About Tejasvi Surya
- Elected as a member of parliament (MP) from Bangalore South in 2019 at just 28 years old making him one of the youngest MPs in Indian history.
- Before joining politics, he was practicing lower at the Karnataka High court.
- He considers prime minister Narendra Modi as high biggest inspiration and often praises his leadership.
- In 2020, he was appointed as the President of BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) the youth winning of the party.
- Known for his powerful speeches, he has participated in debates and public events since his school days.
- Tejasvi Surya is highly active on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook where he engage with youth and shares political views.
- He follows a regular fitness routine and encourage youth to stay physically active.
Tejasvi Surya Wedding
BJP MP from Bengaluru South Tejaswi Surya tied the knot with Carnatic singer and Bharatanatyam dancer Sivasri Skandaprasad in an intimate, traditional ceremony in Bengaluru on March 6, 2025.
Social Media
Awards and Achievements
- Youngest BJP MP (2019)- Elected as the youngest BJP MP from Bangalore South at the age of 28.
- National president of BJP Yuva Morcha (2020-2023)- Led the youth wing of the BJP, a significant position in the party.
- Recognised as prominent young leader- featured in various political discussions as an emerging youth leader in India.
- Acknowledged for Covid-19 Relief work- Actively involved in relief efforts in Bengaluru during the pandemic.
- Popular Public Speaker and Debater- Frequently invited for speeches and discussions on governance, nationalism and youth empowerment.
Tejasvi Surya Net worth
Tejasvi Surya’s net worth is estimated to be 4.10 crore.
FAQs
Who is Tejaswi Surya?
Tejasvi Surya is an Indian politician, lawyer and member of parliament (MP) from Bangalore South representing the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
Is Tejasvi Surya getting married?
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya married Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in a traditional ceremony in Bengaluru.
What is Tejasvi Surya’s age?
He was born on November 16, 1990 and as of 2025, he is 35 years old.
