Prakash Raj Backs Nov 7 Protest Against SIR In Kochi; BJP Leader KVS Haridas Seeks Police Action
Actor Prakash Raj has voiced his opposition to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. In a video shared on social media platform X, the actor appealed to students, young people, civil society members and representatives of various organisations to join a protest scheduled for November 7 at Jantar Mantar in Kochi. He said people must come together to raise their voices against the process and protect democracy.
Prakash Raj Appeals For Participation In Kochi Protest
In the video, Prakash Raj announced that the protest would take place on November 7 and urged people to attend. He also said he would be present at the demonstration.
He said, “Hi everyone, tomorrow 7th November at three o'clock, Jantar Mantar at Kochi. A students, the youth, the civil society and leaders of different organizations, representatives are coming together to stage a protest against this draconian SIR process. It's very important that we come together and raise our voice to save our democracy. I will be there.”
He further appealed to people to participate in the demonstration peacefully, saying, “Please come. Join us. And let's celebrate protests peacefully and tell this government and the Election Commission that we will not tolerate killing democracy. Please come tomorrow at Kochi, Jantar Mantar. Three o'clock is the march from four the event begins. See you tomorrow."
Tomorrow 7 th …. jantar mantar in Kochi . Please come and join in this protest against SIR . https://t.co/ReyobYBQ4L
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) November 6, 2026
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BJP Spokesperson KVS Haridas Objects To Protest
Prakash Raj's appeal has also drawn a response from BJP spokesperson KVS Haridas. Reacting to the proposed protest organised by CJP, Haridas raised concerns over the participation of its leaders and questioned whether the Kerala government should support the event.
While speaking to ANI, he said, “We should not forget that just yesterday, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh revealed details about the funding of CJP leaders. One of the leaders was allegedly financed by anti-India forces based in the US, while another was allegedly financed by politicians in Pakistan... Whether the Kerala government should support these people and whether the Kerala Police should permit them to create anarchy in Kerala must be viewed seriously... I request the Kerala Police and the state government not to allow him to enter Kerala. This is a case that should be dealt with under the UAPA...”
#WATCH | Kochi, Kerala: On CJP's 'Jantar Mantar at Kochi' protest on Nov 7, BJP spokesperson KVS Haridas says, “...We should not forget that just yesterday, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh revealed details about the funding of CJP leaders. One of the leaders was allegedly financed by anti-India forces based in the US, while another was allegedly financed by politicians in Pakistan... Whether the Kerala government should support these people and whether the Kerala Police should permit them to create anarchy in Kerala must be viewed seriously... I request the Kerala Police and the state government not to allow him to enter Kerala. This is a case that should be dealt with under the UAPA...”
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2026
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