Protest in Bengaluru against SIR; demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and return to paper ballots

On Thursday, various groups protested in Bengaluru against the special intensive revision of voter rolls. The protesters included activists, student organizations, and digital influencers voicing their concerns about transparency. They raised concerns about the process potentially excluding genuine voters and demanded a return to paper ballots. Key participants included YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor-activist Prakash Raj. The movement highlights issues surrounding voter registration and electoral integrity ahead of future elections.