Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says
Authorities said the US citizen violated immigration rules by joining an anti-election chief protest, and his lawyer plans to challenge the order in Bombay High Court.
- The Foreigners Regional Registration Office issued a notice directing actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28, following his detention on Saturday for participating in an anti-CEC protest at August Kranti Maidan.
- Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint alleging Khan violated Overseas Citizen of India provisions by participating in political agitation, accusing the American citizen of displaying what he described as "political extremism."
- Authorities initiated action under Sections 29 and 7 of the Immigration Act, which empower the Central Government to regulate foreign nationals' presence and restrict movement or impose conditions governing residence and activities.
- Following his detention, Khan shared a photo from a police van captioned "Apparently I'm going for a drive," while telling media he attended as a resident questioning restrictions on freedom of movement.
- While the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech to Indian citizens, these rights do not extend to foreign nationals; Overseas Citizen of India status provides travel privileges but does not confer political rights available to citizens.
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