Bhaskar Rao
Former IPS officer, Politician

Indian Chennai

Quick Info

Profession	Former IPS officer, Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	24/05/1964
Age	61 years
Birthplace	Chennai

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Physical Stats & More

Height	179 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Sri Kumaran Children’s Home in Jayanagar, Bengaluru Notre Dame Academy in Patna, Bihar
College/University	St. Joseph’s Arts & Science College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu National College in Jayanagar, Bengaluru Bengaluru University
Degree(s)	Pre-university course in history, economics, sociology, and political science Degree in psychology, economics, and sociology Master of Arts degree in economics

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married

Relationships & More

Spouse

Chandrika Pani Rao (paediatrician)

Children

He has a son and a daughter.

Parents

Father	Modiyam Ganga Raju
Mother	Naga Ratnam

Siblings

He has a sister.

Career

Political Party	Aap Aadmi Party (AAP) (2022-2023) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2023)
Political Journey	In 2022, he joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In 2023, he left Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In March 2023, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
IPS	Assistant Superintendent of Police, Davanagere, Karnataka (October 1992) Assistant Superintendent, Shivamoga (March 1993) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hubli and Dharwad (March 1994) Superintendent of Police, Madikeri, Kodagu District (September 1996) Superintendent of Police, United Nations in Yugoslavia (December 1999) Superintendent of Police, rural Karnataka district (April 2001 – July 2002) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (July 2003 – February 2004) Commissioner of Police, Mysuru (June 2007 – January 2008) Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (August 2019 onwards) Additional Director General of Police, Railways, Karnataka
Managing Director	Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited, Bengaluru (August 2002 – June 2003)
Director	Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Mysuru (March 2004 – May 2007)
Board Member	Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Commissioner	Transport & Road Safety (July 2011)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bhaskar Rao is an Indian politician and former IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre batch of 1990. He served as the police commissioner of Bengaluru City Police in 2019. In 2021, he took on the role of ADGP for railways. He joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2022 but later switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2023.
2. Rao was born in Chennai and grew up in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. During college, he became a cadet in the NCC (National Cadet Corps). In 1990, he became an IPS officer in Karnataka. His career began as an assistant superintendent of police in Davanagere, Karnataka, in October 1992.
3. He served in various positions including deputy commissioner of police in Hubli and Dharwad areas in Karnataka. Rao also served in Madikeri, Kodagu District, and the United Nations in Yugoslavia. He held roles as the managing director of Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited and deputy commissioner of police in Bengaluru.
4. Rao has a passion for cycling and long-distance running, participating in events like marathons and cycle races. One notable event was the 8-day 900 km cycling event 'Tour of Nilgiris' in 2008. He was actively involved in initiatives like 'Karnataka Darshan' for 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.'
5. In 2020, Rao gave a TEDx speech on the 'Importance of Community Relationships.' One incident in May 2020 involved criticism for violating social distancing norms during a church service at St. Mark’s Cathedral. He initiated a music video to appreciate COVID-19 helpers featuring Sudha Murthy and B. S. Yeddyurappa.
6. Rao transitioned to the BJP in 2023 from AAP, citing concerns about AAP operating like an MNC instead of a political party.

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