Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya began his political voyage in 1975 by joining the Indore chapter of the Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. As a student, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was a committed social activist who took part in numerous social activities, events, and campaigns. These early experiences magnified the spirit of nationalism and patriotism in Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya.
In 1983, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected as a Councillor in the Indore Municipal Corporation elections. Despite growing up during a period of struggle, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya’s political journey took a distinct and dynamic path from that of his father. As Councillor, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya brought about significant improvements in the city's infrastructure and public services.
In 1985, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was appointed as President of the Standing Committee. During the same period, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya led the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha as State Minister, served as General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh, and also took on the responsibility of Legal Cell Convenor. In the same year, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya served as State Coordinator for the Student Front.
In 1990, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected for the first time to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Indore-4.
In 1992, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was appointed State Vice President of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh.
In 1993, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the second time. In the same year, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was appointed National Minister of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and was entrusted with the responsibility of Gujarat. Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya also took over as the National General Secretary of the BJYM.
In 1998, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the third time.
In 2000, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected as the Mayor of Indore with the highest number of votes. He became the first directly elected Mayor of the city. During the same year, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was nominated Vice President and later served as President of the All India Council of Mayors.
In 2001, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was re-elected as President of the All India Council of Mayors. He received the “Best Mayor” award at the World Conference of Mayors held in Honolulu, USA. Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was also invited to participate in the Preparatory Committee for the World Earth Summit held in China.
In 2002, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya visited Britain on the invitation of the British Prime Minister to share his experiences on urban development. He also participated in the Urban Development Agreement-2002 event in Garland, Texas (USA). For his dedicated efforts towards environmental improvements and green initiatives in Indore, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya helped the city earn the “Clean City, Green City – 2002” award from the Government of India.
In 2003, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the fourth time. In the same year, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya served as President of the South Asian Conference of Mayors and led the Indian delegation of volunteers at the World Earth Summit in Durban, South Africa. On 8th December 2003, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya took oath as Cabinet Minister, with responsibilities for Public Works, Parliamentary Affairs, and Urban Administration and Development (Simhastha-related functions only).
From 2004 onwards, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was given charge of the Religious Trusts, Endowments, and Rehabilitation departments. He took oath as Minister for Public Works and, in 2005, was assigned additional portfolios including Information Technology and Science & Technology. In 2006, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was felicitated by the United Nations for his efforts to promote awareness about the Millennium Development Goals. Under his leadership, Madhya Pradesh secured three major awards in the IT sector in 2007. Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was also honored with the prestigious Building Industries Leadership Award.
In 2008, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the fifth consecutive term. During this period, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya served as a member of both the Public Sector Enterprises Committee and the Public Accounts Committee in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. In the same year, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected President of the Indore Divisional Cricket Association, a position he held for 15 years before stepping down.
In 2009, after taking responsibility for sports development, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, as BJP General Secretary, announced the new executive body of the Indore Divisional Cricket Association.
In March 2011, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was re-elected as President of the Indore Divisional Cricket Association. He took the initiative to promote cricket across every district in the division and succeeded in achieving this vision.
After the 2013 elections, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was appointed In-charge of the Urban Development Department in the Third Council of Ministers.
In 2014, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was appointed as BJP’s State In-charge for Haryana.
In 2015, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was appointed as General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party and was also made State In-charge for West Bengal.
In 2020, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya continued as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party for a second term. During the same year, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya fulfilled a long-standing spiritual resolve to establish a grand statue of Pitraeshwar Hanuman atop the barren hill of Devdharma Tekri near Indore. To realize this sacred mission, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya renounced food grains for 20 years. With divine blessings and strong public support, the pran-pratishtha (consecration) of the magnificent statue was performed on 28 February 2020. The idol, crafted from ashtadhatu (an eight-metal alloy), stands 72 feet tall and 72 feet wide, weighing 108 tons. Built at a cost of ₹11 crore with strict adherence to scriptural rituals, the statue has since become a revered spiritual landmark of the region.
In 2021, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was included in the list of India’s Top 100 Most Influential Personalities.
In 2023, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the seventh time, this time from Indore-1. He was appointed as Cabinet Minister with charge of Urban Development & Housing and Parliamentary Affairs.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5 June 2024, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ was launched. As part of this initiative, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya pledged to plant 51 lakh trees to make Indore a greener city. Under his leadership, over 50,000 people from more than 200 organizations came together in a historic plantation drive at Revati Range, where 12,41,017 trees were planted across 90 acres in a single day — setting a world record. This initiative became the largest public participation event for environmental conservation in the world.