SIR: Actor Prakash Raj claims his name deleted from electoral rolls in Bengaluru

Actor Prakash Raj on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) claimed that his identify has been deleted from the electoral rolls in Bengaluru in the course of the ongoing SIR course of.

In a video submit he shared on his ‘X’ account, the actor claimed that he was one of many 65 lakh voters whose voting rights had been deleted after the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

“…..I wish to share a joke with you. I’m one of many 65 lakh voters whose vote rights have been deleted from Bangalore constituency after SIR. good joke no? I used to be born on this constituency. I lived on this constituency, I had my education, school, theatre right here and on your type data, I used to be an MP candidate of this constituency,” the Nationwide award successful multi-lingual actor stated.

Mr. Raj stated he’ll see what can be the method to get again his voter ID.

“Nicely, the joke is sweet. Recreation on. Let me see what’s the course of I’ve to undergo. Kya kya kagaz dikhana padega (what all papers will I’ve to point out) to get again my voter ID?,” the actor stated.

Taking a dig on the ruling dispensation on the Centre, Mr. Raj additional stated, “Nicely, recreation on. However one little phrase, my pal: you might use your powers to disclaim few of the residents the suitable to vote who might not elect you. However are you able to cease us….from bringing you down? Simply asking. Bye.”

In an announcement, the Bengaluru Central Metropolis Company stated that in the course of the house-to-house verification carried out by the Sales space Degree Officer (BLO) of the involved half, it was discovered that Mr. Raj had completely shifted from the registered tackle at No 266, Backyard Condo.

“The BLO carried out an official inquiry with the neighbours and the property supervisor. It was additionally confirmed by the proprietor of the flat via cell name that actor Prakash Raj just isn’t residing within the stated flat from previous 4 years and presently different tenants are residing.

Primarily based on their statements, a mahazar (spot inspection report) was drawn, and the voter standing was formally marked as Shifted,” it stated.

The civic physique stated that the motion was executed strictly adhering to the due technique of legislation and the statutory tips laid down by the Election Commission of India.

Moreover, the property supervisor reaffirmed this reality by way of a phone name on August 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., it stated.

“In mild of the above verifiable details, I’ve spoken to actor Mr, Prakash Raj over the phone, and he confirms he’s not residing on the above-said tackle however residing in Shantinagar Meeting Constituency at a special tackle; later, via BLO Type-6 could also be processed at the moment residing tackle. It’s hereby knowledgeable that the allegations made by Mr. Prakash Raj are verified and located not true,” Jagadish G, Extra District Election Officer (Central) and Commissioner, Bengaluru Central Metropolis Company, said.

On July 10, a metropolis court docket had granted conditional bail to the actor in a legal case arising from a personal criticism alleging he illegally possessed 4 voter identification playing cards registered at totally different areas.

A non-bailable warrant (NBW) had been issued towards him in reference to the case.