Vinay Katiyar MP of Rajya Sabha for Uttar Pradesh In office 3 April 2012 – 2 April 2018 Succeeded by Kanta Kardam, BJP Founder-President of Bajrang Dal Personal details Born (1954-11-11) 11 November 1954 (age 64) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Political party BJP Spouse(s) Ram Bethi (deceased) Education B.Com Alma mater Kanpur University