Imran Khan Gets 'Leave India' Notice: Here Are The Legal Sections Under Which Directive Has Been Issued To Actor
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Imran Khan was on Thursday issued a notice by the Mumbai Police directing him to leave the country by October 28, following his participation in protests at the city's August Kranti Maidan in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over reported irregularities in the Special…
Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, whose complaint prompted actor Imran Khan to receive an exit notice from India, expressed his belief that the actor should be deported to "set an example" for foreigners and funders who he claims are attempting to destabilize the nation. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) issued a notice to Khan, demanding his departure by October 28, alleging he breached the Foreigners Act by attending a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at August Kranti Maidan on October 10.
Somaiya alleged that foreigners and foreign funding were used in various protests to undermine India's political system and incite anarchy. "In that context, the question then arises: why was actor Imran Khan, who is a foreign citizen, participating in the protest? As a foreigner, he knew well that he cannot participate in any political activities in India," he stated.
Somaiya welcomed the notice, emphasizing that those attempting to defame India should not be tolerated. He did not name any funders or present evidence for his claim of foreign funding.
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