Bengaluru CJP protest today: Prakash Raj, Dhruv Rathee to join ‘people’s tribunal’ in SIR protest | Key things to know

Bengaluru’s Freedom Park will host a protest on Thursday featuring activists and public figures, including actors Prakash Raj and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, gathering to raise concerns about the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. The event precedes the Cockroach Janata Party’s planned demonstration on October 10. CJP co-convener Saurav Das urged people nationwide to join the cause and prepare for a prolonged agitation, stating that the fight to clean up the electoral system will not be easy.

Despite Kumar’s potential resignation, Das emphasized that the protesters will not relent, as they believe the BJP’s opposition reveals a desire for “eternal power.” Notable participants in today’s “people’s tribunal” in Bengaluru include Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, Prakash Raj, and Rathee. The tribunal will be followed by a “chappal protest.”

Prakash Raj announced his attendance on Wednesday, calling on citizens to join the fight to save democracy. Rathee also confirmed his participation via a video posted on his ‘X’ account, emphasizing the importance of the cause. CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka announced that after attending the tribunal on SIR, they would engage with Kannadigas who have been wrongfully removed from the voters' list.

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) will hold protests across the state on Thursday as part of the Congress’s nationwide call for a “Black Day” to protest the detention of party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra. Similar protests will take place at district and block/mandal Congress Committee offices throughout Karnataka.