Prakash Raj claims name dropped in Bengaluru voters' list after SIR: 'Kya kya kaagaz dikhana padega'

Calling the development a 'joke', Raj said he was born and raised in the constituency, where he attended school and college and worked in theatre. Actor Prakash Raj claimed that his name has been deleted from the Bengaluru electoral roll amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Karnataka.Prakash Raj claims his name was dropped from the Bengaluru voters' list after SIR. (Savitha)In a video shared on X, Raj called the development a “joke” and said he was born and raised in the constituency, where he attended school and college and worked in theatre.“I am one of the 65 lakh voters whose vote right has been deleted from Bangalore constituency after SIR. Nice joke, no?” he said, questioning what documents he would now need to submit to get his name back. “Kya kya kaagaz dikhana padega?” he said.Raj, who had also contested the Lok Sabha election from the constituency, said he would find out the process to get his voter ID back. “Game on. Let me see what is the process I have to go through to get back my voter ID,” he said.He further questioned whether authorities could stop citizens from exercising their political power, saying, “You can use your powers to deny few of the citizens the right to vote who may not elect you. But can you stop us, my dear friend, from our power of bringing you down?”Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreBengaluruPrakash RajKarnatakaGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.