ECI orders probe into Form-7 fraud charge after Karnataka CM Shivakumar’s protest
The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer has ordered a probe into alleged Form‑7 fraud after the state chief minister protested. The directive instructs Electoral Registration Officers to act against applicants who knowingly provide false statements or declarations in Forms 6, 6A, 7, and 8. This move follows concerns over the integrity of voter rolls and aims to restore confidence in electoral process.