Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Prakash Raj Visit Sparks Protest and Tension in Dharwad
Actor Prakash Raj visited Dharwad for a public discussion.
Some BJP, RSS and Hindu organisation supporters protested against him.
They said he had made insulting comments about Hinduism.
Some protesters allegedly tried to enter the auditorium.
People organising the event responded with opposing slogans.
Police detained some protesters to help prevent more trouble.
Prakash Raj was still allowed to take part in the programme.
He said he hoped the protesters would gain better sense.
BJP, RSS and Hindu organisations protested actor Prakash Raj’s visit in Dharwad.
The protest occurred during a discussion at Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha on Sunday.
Protesters alleged that Prakash Raj had made derogatory remarks about Hinduism.
Tension rose when protesters allegedly tried to enter the auditorium and organisers raised counter-slogans.
Police detained some protesters, while Prakash Raj continued participating in the programme.
- Who
- Actor Prakash Raj, protesters from BJP, RSS and Hindu organisations, event organisers, and police.
- What
- A protest and tense confrontation occurred during Prakash Raj’s participation in a public discussion.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha premises in Dharwad, Karnataka.
- Why
- Protesters alleged that Prakash Raj had made derogatory remarks about Hinduism.
Event Organisers and Prakash Raj
Protesting Groups
Whether the programme should continue
Event Organisers and Prakash Raj
The organisers continued with the discussion, and Prakash Raj participated despite the demonstrations.
Protesting Groups
Protesters raised slogans demanding that Prakash Raj leave the venue.
Alleged remarks about Hinduism
Event Organisers and Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj responded to the protest by wishing that those demonstrating would gain good sense.
Protesting Groups
Protesters alleged that Prakash Raj had made derogatory remarks about Hinduism.
Response to the confrontation
Event Organisers and Prakash Raj
Members of the organising community group raised counter-slogans against the RSS.
Protesting Groups
Some protesters allegedly attempted to enter the auditorium and approach the stage.
- Event
- Manushyatvadedege Samudayada Jatha programme
- Venue
- Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha premises
- Location
- Dharwad, Karnataka
- Protester groups
- BJP, RSS and Hindu organisations
- Police action
- Some protesters were detained as a precautionary measure.
- Prakash Raj’s response
- He said, “May God give good sense to those who are protesting.”