In brief
Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been told to leave India by 28 October after taking part in a protest demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner. Khan, an American citizen with an OCI card, was detained in Mumbai and faces a notice for violating protest laws. His lawyer plans to challenge the order in the Bombay High Court, arguing OCI holders may vote but cannot protest. The move comes amid nationwide protests led by the Gen‑Z–led Cockroach Janta Party demanding electoral reforms.
Authorities in India have ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan – the nephew of star Aamir Khan – to leave the country by 28 Oct after he took part in a protest calling for electoral reforms.
Khan, an American citizen holding an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, was briefly detained by police on 10 Oct in Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan. Although OCI status allows entry and stay, it does not grant voting rights.
The police claim he violated laws by participating in the CJP‑led demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while Khan’s lawyer argued no rule bans OCI holders from protesting and plans to challenge the order in the Bombay High Court.
The notice follows accusations from BJP leader Kirit Somaiya that Khan was “involved in a conspiracy to spread anarchy.” Khan has said he was simply exercising his civic voice, not representing any organisation.
The protest came amid nationwide marches urging electoral reforms ahead of upcoming state polls, with opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and others rallying in Delhi and Mumbai.
Imran Khan had previously risen to fame with the 2008 hit “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na” and is set to return to films with a new Netflix release.
