He is the founder and general secretary of the Youth Parliament Program and co-founder and director of the Swatantrata Center, an Indian liberal public policy think tank.
As a student leader, he was drawn to public service and civic activity at a young age, and he became the National Coordinator of Youth for Better India.
Raghavendar played a crucial role in the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement campaign, particularly in the Telugu states, where he advocated for the strong Lokpal Bill.
The program provides a platform for discussing pressing societal issues and developing innovative solutions and young people to learn about parliamentary procedures, debate policy issues, and develop leadership skills.
[10] In 2019, Askani co-founded the Swatantrata Center, focusing on policy advocacy and economic reforms.