PV Anwar defied the police ban and held a press conference in Chelakkara, despite being warned that he could not hold one due to the conclusion of election campaigning. The police had informed him that no public campaigning or press conferences could take place after the campaign period ended. However, Anwar went ahead with the press meet, challenging the restrictions.
The press conference was scheduled at Hotel Aramana in Chelakkara. An election commission representative stated that holding press conferences after the campaigning period was against the rules and that Anwar had violated the regulations. Despite receiving a notice, the press conference continued, and the election commission representative warned of possible immediate action. Election commission officials issued the notice to Anwar and left the venue.
