CM's protest outside CEO office leads to action notice

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and cabinet colleagues staged a protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office for over five hours. Following the protest, Chief Electoral Officer Anbukumar issued instructions to district election officers. Anbukumar directed that an investigation be conducted regarding the submission of non-genuine Form-7 applications. The CM stated that the protest would continue until action is taken, despite the CEO requesting two days' time.