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Actor Prakash Raj Claims Name Removed from Bengaluru Voter List During SIR Exercise

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Actor Prakash Raj Claims Name Removed from Bengaluru Voter List During SIR Exercise

Analysed 11 Aug 2026·4 sources analysed·Bangalore, India·Politics
Actor Prakash Raj Claims Name Removed from Bengaluru Voter List During SIR ExercisePreviousNext

Actor Prakash Raj has claimed that his name was deleted from the Bengaluru voter list during Karnataka's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. He shared a video expressing frustration over the alleged removal, emphasizing his long-standing ties to the constituency and questioning the electoral process. The state is updating electoral rolls, asking flagged voters to verify their details. Prakash Raj's statements highlight concerns about voter rights and the accuracy of the revision process amid ongoing verification efforts.

Sentiment
40%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 55/100.

Outlets measured: thetelegraph, mint, news18, indiatvnews. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 11 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

indiatvnews broke this story on 11 Aug, 06:20 am. Other outlets followed.

11 Aug, 06:20 am4 sources · 64 min11 Aug, 07:24 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    indiatvnews11 Aug, 06:20 am
    Prakash Raj claims his name was deleted from Bengaluru voter list during SIR, shares video - India TV News
  2. 2
    news1811 Aug, 07:03 am
    Actor Prakash Raj Claims That His Name Has Been Deleted From The Voter List After S.I.R Exercise
  3. 3
    mint11 Aug, 07:09 am
    Prakash Raj claims his name deleted from Bengaluru voter list during SIR: 'I was born here, was a candidate' Today News
  4. 4
    thetelegraph11 Aug, 07:24 am
    Prakash Raj says name deleted from Bengaluru electoral roll during Karnataka SIR

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • abuse of power

    This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.

  • public safety issue

    This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.

  • rights violation

    This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Karnataka State Election CommissionKarnataka PoliceElection Commission of India
Enforcement
Karnataka Police

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Bangalore, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
11 Aug 2026
Key entities
Prakash RajElectoral rollInstagramBangaloreKarnatakaSuffrageSocial mediaElectoral districtLakhMember of parliamentNiceNetwork18 Group