Dhruv Rathee joined prominent activists and civil society groups at Freedom Park on October 8, 2026, as Bengaluru’s People’s Tribunal raised concerns over SIR discrepancies across Karnataka. Citizens seeking to understand why public demonstrations erupted in the capital heard affected voters allege improper removal from electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Organized by Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, co-convener Ashutosh Ranka, and student groups, the tribunal provided a public forum for impacted residents to present personal testimonies.

Movie lovers and political observers inquiring about celebrity involvement saw actor-activist Prakash Raj and popular content creator Dhruv Rathee join the Freedom Park gathering. Both figures addressed the crowd, emphasizing that safeguarding voter rights remains critical for protecting democratic institutions. Protesters held banners featuring historic leaders alongside slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list omissions.

What Happened During Dhruv Rathee’s Bengaluru Protest?

Dhruv Rathee attended the event as citizens experienced a symbolic chappal protest organized immediately following the public testimony sessions. Organizers arranged the demonstration to express solidarity with women voters and highlight grievances regarding alleged electoral roll deletions. Local software engineers and civic representatives shared accounts of discovering their names missing without prior notification or personal Form-7 filings.

Security personnel monitoring the political gathering confirmed that police deployments maintained peace throughout the demonstration. Civil society leaders announced plans to continue public outreach across Karnataka to assist impacted voters with re-registration procedures and electoral accountability.