Actor Prakash Raj launches resistance tour against SIR process in Karnataka

Actor and political activist Prakash Raj has commenced a 10-day resistance tour in Kalaburagi district to mobilize opposition against the Special Identification Review (SIR) process. The campaign focuses on addressing grievances of voters who have been erroneously listed in the ASDDO (All-State Disabled Disqualified Ownerships) database, potentially affecting their voting rights.

The actor-activist has raised serious concerns about the SIR procedure, arguing that the process has disproportionately impacted eligible citizens who face barriers to political participation. Raj's tour aims to highlight cases of voters wrongfully excluded from electoral rolls due to administrative errors or flawed documentation.

The initiative represents a broader push for a complete rollback of the SIR process, which the activist contends lacks adequate safeguards for citizens' rights. The 10-day campaign is expected to cover multiple locations in the region to gather support and document grievances from affected voters.

This move aligns with Raj's broader activism on electoral transparency and voter rights in South India. The actor has previously been vocal on issues affecting marginalized communities' access to democratic participation.