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Prakash Raj supports anti-Baldota, anti-pollution protest in Koppal

Source: The Hindu · 24 Sep 2026, 14:52 UTC
Prakash Raj supports anti-Baldota, anti-pollution protest in Koppal
Image: The Hindu · original report

Actor Prakash Raj has backed an anti-Baldota and anti-pollution protest in Koppal, according to The Hindu. He said he would return on October 31, when the agitation completes a year. The available material does not state the protesters’ specific demands or identify the Baldota project at issue.

Actor Prakash Raj has backed an anti-Baldota and anti-pollution protest in Koppal, The Hindu reported. The multilingual actor said he would return on October 31, when the agitation completes a year. The supplied material does not explain the protesters’ specific demands or provide details about the project, company or activity referred to by the name Baldota.

It also does not state how many people are taking part in the agitation. Prakash Raj’s reported support and his stated intention to return on the anniversary of the protest are the only details available about his involvement.

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