'Foreign nationals protesting in India a matter of concern': Chirag Paswan on Imran Khan's participation in Mumbai stir
Paswan said every Indian citizen had the right to protest against any issue, but the participation of a foreign national in such demonstrations was unacceptable
Union minister Chirag Paswan criticized actor Imran Khan for attending protests in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Paswan, speaking to reporters in Patna, stated that while every Indian citizen has the right to protest, the participation of a foreign national in such demonstrations is concerning.
He emphasized that while he respects Indian citizens taking part in protests, it is a matter of concern when foreign nationals do so. Paswan, who tried acting before entering politics, highlighted that the participation of foreign nationals like Khan, who holds an OCI card, creates an atmosphere of anarchy with foreign powers' backing.
Khan, born in the US and raised in India, has been active in the film industry for over a decade. Paswan also criticized Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for continuing with political engagements in Goa, contrasting his response with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's decision to cancel his scheduled programs in Kolkata following a tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal that claimed 19 lives.
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