Our People, Our Strength
BNP is powered by a team that believes in serving Bengaluru. Meet the leaders whose passion is Bengaluru!
- All
- Founder
- Governing Council
- Zonal Leaders
- Central Team
- Ward Leaders
- Area Sabha Leaders
- Area Sabha Members
Meet the Founder
Srikanth Narasimhan
Founder and General Secretary, BNPAlumnus of IIM Bangalore and BITS Pilani
Founder, Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF)
Srikanth Narasimhan is a Social Changemaker, Grassroots Politician and Investment Banker turned Civic Leader. An engineer from BITS Pilani and MBA from IIM Bangalore, he spent two decades advising top Indian companies before dedicating himself full-time to Bengaluru’s governance.
He is the Founder of Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP), India’s first city-focused political party, committed to building a transparent, accountable and citizen-driven model of urban governance.
Srikanth also founded the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF), now the country’s largest resident collective with 1,400+ apartment communities and 8+ lakh citizens. Through BAF, he has driven major interventions in water management, waste management, and energy conservation across Bengaluru.
Before his public life, Srikanth co-founded Veda Corporate Advisors, one of India’s leading mid-market investment banking firms, and advised 150+ companies across sectors in PE and M&A transactions exceeding ₹20,000 crore. He has also been an Advisor to leading companies like Manipal Group & Natural Remedies. He has also worked with Ernst & Young, ICICI Venture & Tata Motors.
With deep experience in civic issues and citizen engagement, Srikanth continues to champion a citizen-first vision for rebuilding Bengaluru into a model city.
Governing Council
Poongothai P
Governing Council (GC) Member, Zonal Leader (Gottigere) & Ward Leader (Gottigere)Corporate Business Consultant & Civic Educator
A Master's degree holder (Mathematics & Finance) with 20 years of corporate experience, Poongothai P is currently pursuing Law.
Rishvanjas Raghavan
Governing Council (GC) MemberDr. Benazeer Baig
Governing Council (GC) MemberChitra Lancelot
Governing Council (GC) MemberCommunity Development & Conflict Resolution Specialist
Highly experienced community development worker, Gnana Chitra Lancelot is a conflict resolution specialist with three decades of ground-level experience.
Siddharth Raja
Governing Council (GC) MemberSridhar Ramanujam
Governing Council (GC) MemberSubbu Hegde
Governing Council (GC) MemberDr. Ananth Kodavasal
AdvisorAroon Raman
AdvisorCorporate Strategist & Best-Selling Author
Accomplished business leader, corporate board member, and best-selling author with expertise in strategic divestment and advanced materials.
Dr. Hariharan
AdvisorHema Hattangady
AdvisorPriya Chetty Rajagopal
AdvisorZonal Leaders
Poongothai P
Governing Council (GC) Member, Zonal Leader (Gottigere) & Ward Leader (Gottigere)Corporate Business Consultant & Civic Educator
A Master's degree holder (Mathematics & Finance) with 20 years of corporate experience, Poongothai P is currently pursuing Law.
Arvind Mohan
Zonal Leader (Whitefield)IT Professional (IIT BHU)
An IIT BHU Computer Science graduate and dedicated IT professional, he is a core member of the BNP e-Khata and IT teams, focused on fighting illegal construction in Whitefield.
Nischith Ashok Kumar
Zonal Leader (Uttarahalli)Technology Consultant
A Technology Consultant (Business Management degree) with 15+ years of experience, known as an 'Open Networker' who actively fights civic corruption and pollution as a grassroots leader.
Vishnu Reddy
Zonal Leader (Mahadevapura) & Ward Leader (Bellandur)Tech Startup Founder & Investor
A Tech Startup Founder and Investor renowned for establishing major civic campaigns and leading membership drives that achieved record numbers.
V Muthanna
Zonal & Ward Leader (Kaggadasanapura)Technology Entrepreneur & Farmer
A technology entrepreneur focused on improving city cycling adoption, grounded by his practical experience as a farmer and five years of civic activism.
Guruprasad D N
Zonal Leader (Shakambari Nagar)Central Team
Sowmya Raghavan
Head of ResearchScientist & SWM Warrior
A dedicated Scientist and 'SWM Warrior' whose deep expertise in sustainability was instrumental in curating the party's manifesto for a resilient city.
Shraddha Prabhu Kumar
Central TeamEducator & Community Sustainability Leader
An IIT-Bombay MSc Mathematics alumna and qualified Chinese Language teacher who pioneered apartment composting, and is a long-standing core contributor to BNP's content and communications.
Varshini Shashi
Campaign LeadCorporate Mentor, Life Coach & Healing Consultant
Highly experienced professional with 25+ years in corporate and government sectors, specialising in leadership development, global training, and certified psychological counselling.
Shruthi Gowda N
Civic Issues CoordinatorAviation Graduate & Civic Issue Coordinator
An Aviation BBA graduate who serves as the Civic Issue Coordinator, leveraging her sharp organisational skills and attention to small details to drive resolution.
Megha A
Outreach CoordinatorCustomer Relations & Campaign Associate
A Paramedical Course Diploma holder with 2.5 years of experience in sales and customer relations, who actively works as a Campaign Associate and volunteers in healthcare initiatives.
Ayesha Afroze
Outreach CoordinatorA dedicated Central Team member whose experience taught her the power of teamwork, attention to detail, and delivering results under tight deadlines.
Tousiya Parveen M
Civic Issues CoordinatorCivic Coordinator & Community Advocate
A dedicated community development worker focused on improving neighborhoods through effective coordination with municipal bodies (BBMP).
Syama S
Central TeamFreelance Designer & Communications Specialist
A Commerce Graduate and Mass Communication Post-graduate with a diverse background (Copywriter, Editor, Designer), who serves as the pivotal anchor for the monthly BNP Newsletter and its related design work.
Saranya C
Chief of StaffLawyer & Social Movement Strategist
A lawyer trained in India and Singapore with a decade of experience in social movement building, political strategy, and leading child protection efforts for a major NGO.
Nishitha Prashanth
Project ManagerSamaara Firdaus
Outreach LeadSenior HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist
Results-driven HR professional with 17+ years of experience, specialising in talent acquisition, general HR operations, and strategic alignment.
Mohammed F Tayeeb
On-ground Campaign LeadOn-Ground Team Mobiliser
Key Central Team member renowned for his consistent effectiveness and performance in grassroots Door-to-Door (D2D) engagement.
Lakshmi
Outreach CoordinatorWard Leaders
Poongothai P
Governing Council (GC) Member, Zonal Leader (Gottigere) & Ward Leader (Gottigere)Corporate Business Consultant & Civic Educator
A Master's degree holder (Mathematics & Finance) with 20 years of corporate experience, Poongothai P is currently pursuing Law.
Vishnu Reddy
Zonal Leader (Mahadevapura) & Ward Leader (Bellandur)Tech Startup Founder & Investor
A Tech Startup Founder and Investor renowned for establishing major civic campaigns and leading membership drives that achieved record numbers.
V Muthanna
Zonal & Ward Leader (Kaggadasanapura)Technology Entrepreneur & Farmer
A technology entrepreneur focused on improving city cycling adoption, grounded by his practical experience as a farmer and five years of civic activism.
Roohi Akther
Ward Leader (Ibluru)Community Volunteer (BA Graduate)
A Bachelor of Arts graduate known for her open, friendly approach and immediate success in removing road hazards and covering open drains in the lake area.
Bharath S Kumar
Ward Leader (HSR Layout)Entrepreneur & Community Activist
Founder of Sierra Cartel Coworking Space, combining business acumen with active, on-the-ground civic engagement.
Srinath Arava
Ward Leader (Bommanahalli)Project Management Expert (B. Tech, eMBA)
B. Tech graduate with an eMBA in Project Management who is a "die-hard hodophile" (travel-lover) and an active contributor to pothole filling, lake cleaning, and tree plantation drives.
Purushottam Deshpande
Ward Leader (Kalena Agrahara)IT Professional
A seasoned IT Professional (BE graduate) with 17+ years of experience, known for his quick, practical fixes of major civic issues like sewage problems and road tarring.
Sandeep Reddy Elavarthy
Ward Leader (Begur)Community Campaign Organiser
A dedicated community organiser who drives BNP's grassroots reach, having participated in multiple Voter ID drives and the GBGB rally, who actively helped with organising the Mithra 2.0 campaign.
Prittvi Raju
Ward Leader (C V Raman Nagar)Entrepreneur & Product Management Expert
An entrepreneur (IT/Product Management) with 10+ years in tech, he is a citizen-first advocate known for his on-the-ground action and coordination with BBMP/BWSSB to resolve ward-level civic issues.
Milind Kulabkar
Ward Leader (Konena Agrahara)Company Secretary & Corporate Governance Expert
A Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Expert (34 years of experience) who leverages his discipline to systematically run community programs, from free medical camps to civic issue monitoring.
Nishant Kejriwal
Ward Leader (Kodichikkanahalli)Investment Banker
An Investment Banker by profession, he channels his strategic focus into life-saving civic work by actively organising and coordinating local blood donation camps.
Venkatachalam Subramaniam
Ward Leader (Varthuru)Founder CEO, Global Business Leader
A Founder CEO and Global Business Leader (32+ years in Finance/Tech) with extensive academic credentials and a passion for civic action, currently leading e-Khata and voter enrollment initiatives.
Piyoosh Baldota
Ward Leader (Subrahmanyapura)Co-founder, Renewable Energy Entrepreneur & Education Secretary
An MBA and serial entrepreneur (Co-founder of Happy Valley Layout, wind power producer) who champions safe, walkable spaces and a pothole-free Bengaluru.
Srinivasan K N
Ward Leader (Uttarahalli)Retired General Manager (MM)
Decades of high-level corporate oversight and administrative rigor from his career as a General Manager at a major coal company.
Aditya Yeluru
Ward Leader (AECS Layout)Engineer & Business Strategist
A highly qualified professional holding a B. Tech (Mech), MS, and MBA, bringing a unique blend of engineering discipline and strategic business insight to civic issues.
Srinivasa Reddy
Ward leader (Whitefield)Manufacturing Entrepreneur
A Manufacturing Entrepreneur with 20 years of industry experience, he is a dedicated civic leader who successfully planted and grew 300 trees on the Nallurahalli Lake bund.
Kesari Prasad
Ward Leader (Jaraganahalli)Ram Narasimhan
Ward Leader (Puttenahalli)Technology Advisory Entrepreneur
An IIM-B alumnus with 28 years in the technology industry (Infosys, Accenture) now running his own advisory firm and leading community affairs with proven crisis management experience.
Jayashree Apoorva
Ward Leader (Vignana Nagar)Joshua Sinto
Ward Leader (Hulimavu)Fitness Entrepreneur
A passionate Fitness Entrepreneur and graduate whose true focus is community problem-solving, with recent success in improving local road infrastructure through citizen-led initiatives.
Jaiprakash
Ward Leader (HSR Layout)Area Sabha Leaders
Murali
Area Sabha Leader (AECS Layout)Electrical Engineer
An Electrical Engineer (BMS College) with over 30 years of experience in Switchgear and Protection Engineering, he applies his technical discipline to precise problem identification and reporting.
Shriram Subramanian
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)Entrepreneur & Former Infosys Consultant
A seasoned leader with 30 years of experience, including 8 years with Infosys Consulting and 15 years as an entrepreneur, who now serves as his apartment complex President.
Jeewan Kumar Jyoti
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)IT Professional (B. Tech, IIT Kanpur)
An IIT Kanpur Civil Engineer and IT Professional (20 years) at Oracle, who leads high-impact environmental fights and is deeply involved in local civic camps and campaigns.
Madhu Sudhan V
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)IT Professional (M.Sc. IT)
An IT Professional (M.Sc. IT) with 20+ years of industry experience and a B.PAC alumnus, known for hands-on civic action including successful footpath clearance drives.
H L N Prasad
Area Sabha Leader (Puttenahalli)Retired Senior Manager (IT, Syndicate Bank)
A retired Senior Manager from Syndicate Bank's IT department (35 years), he now spearheads e-Khata camps across Bengaluru with a witty and humorous approach.
Sadiq Ali
Area Sabha Leader (Puttenahalli)Self-Employed & Social Worker
A self-employed graduate and five-year social worker in Puttenahalli ward whose passion for a better Bengaluru was proven by ensuring the payment of five months' salary arrears for garbage workers.
Mohammed Hanief
Area Sabha Leader (Vasanthapura)Physician & Healthcare Management Expert
A highly qualified Physician (MBBS, Critical Care, Diabetology) who combines clinical expertise with advanced strategic knowledge in Healthcare Management (MBA, PGP-AIML, ISB).
Azeem Azeez S
Area Sabha Leader (Byrasandra)Legal Consultant & Social Welfare Organiser
An ex-NCC National Integration Camp representative and Law student who has facilitated free surgeries to help over 6,000 families, and enrolled thousands of students in scholarship programs.
Arun Natarajan
Area Sabha Leader (Bellandur)Consultant (Retired)
A retired Consultant (BA, CFGP) with 22 years of corporate rigor, now applying structured planning as an active BNP Area Sabha Leader.
Bhagyalakshmi S
Area Sabha Leader (Uttarahalli)Homemaker & Social Worker
A dedicated social worker and Homemaker whose passion for community service is complemented by her award-winning creativity in civic advocacy.
Nagraj Mudradi Prabhu
Area Sabha Leader (Whitefield)Entrepreneur & Social Innovator
An Entrepreneur committed to social innovation who translated his belief in 'being the change' by developing the D2D (Door-to-Door) campaign app.
Anna Davis
Area Sabha Leader (Whitefield)Retired College Lecturer
A Retired College Lecturer (Masters in Education) with 27 years of experience who became a neighborhood leader, notably establishing a successful, long-standing RWA waste management system.
Sai Jayanth K Nair
Area Sabha Leader (Varthur)HR/Operations Consultant
A seasoned HR/Operations Consultant and BA Sociology graduate with 30+ years of diverse experience, who uses his strategic skills for social work and resolving chronic Varthur civic issues.
Keshava Murthy
Area Sabha Leader (CV Raman Nagar)Electronics & Telecommunication Professional
An Electronics & Telecommunication Diploma holder who works directly with government schools to support children from poor financial backgrounds, who supported slums during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deepa Peck
Area Sabha Leader (Whitefield)Consultant & Heritage Advocate
A Master's degree holder and current Consultant at Total Environment (former HP Trainer), who brings 20+ years of dedication to preserving Whitefield's heritage and fixing civic issues.
Swarupa Kakumanu
Area Sabha Leader (Gottigere)NGO Founder & Retired Senior IT Manager
A Master in Telecom Engineering with 35 years in senior IT management, she is the Founder of Mahati Trust, dedicated to cervical cancer prevention, and a former RWA President.
Samiulla Khan
Area Sabha Leader (Jayaprakash Nagar)Community Volunteer
A community volunteer who is unafraid to speak up ("I talk more") and focuses his efforts on addressing the serious local issue of tax penalties.
Anup J
Area Sabha Leader (Suddagunte Palya)Customer Support Executive & Social Worker
An Area Sabha Leader with 10+ years of corporate problem-solving experience (Etihad, HGS), he is also a committed social worker fighting against corruption and harassment.
Sampath
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)Paxal Doshi
Area Sabha Leader (Garvebhavipalya)Srinivas Prabhu
Area Sabha Leader (Garvebhavipalya)Praveen Guddad
Area Sabha Leader (Hemmigepura)Hamdan Quraishi
Area Sabha Leader (Byrasandra)Lokesh Naik
Area Sabha Leader (Adugodi)Shilpa NK
Area Sabha Leader (Rajarajeshwari Nagar)Satish Karanth
Area Sabha Leader (Rajarajeshwari Nagar)Mamatha
Area Sabha Leader (Jnana Bharathi)Rishyak Banavara
Area Sabha Leader (Jnana Bharathi)Mallikarjun
Area Sabha Leader (Kudlu)Karthik
Area Sabha Leader (Munekollal)Umang Galaiya
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)Manoj Kumar Sahoo
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)Chinnmaye Praveen
Area Sabha Leader (Hemmigepura)Jayasimha
Area Sabha Leader (Ibluru)Ankita Parakh Jain Kuniya
Area Sabha Leader (Garudacharpalya & Hoodi)Area Sabha Members
Roomi Daroowala
Area Sabha Member (Bellandur)Cyber Security Consultant
A Commerce Graduate with three decades in the IT Enabled Services industry, currently a Cyber Security Consultant who dedicates his weekends to essential civic work like coordinating voter ID camps.
Vinod Chhabria
Area Sabha Member (Gottigere)Community Activist
A dedicated Community Activist who ensures resident voices are heard by consistently and actively participating in nearly all local ward meetings.
Tony Jayakumar
Area Sabha Member (HSR Layout)
Ravi Hiremath
Area Sabha Member (Ibluru)IT Professional
An IT Professional committed to seeing Bengaluru become a beautiful place to live, actively participating in BNP initiatives to achieve great governance.
Abheesta Arnav
Area Sabha Member (Varthur)Data Scientist & AI Researcher
A seasoned Data Scientist and AI Researcher (International Master’s Degree) who leverages his analytical skills to conduct on-ground assessments and resolve infrastructure concerns in Varthur ward.