Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to arrange housing for families evicted from Kogilu layout, following demolitions in Faqir colony. He stated action would be taken against officials who permitted illegal encroachments. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended the demolitions as necessary for law and order, emphasizing the need for documentation and maintaining Bengaluru's cleanliness. He also accused Kerala's Chief Minister of politicizing the issue.