Government tells actor Imran Khan to leave country after participation in protests
Summary
The government has asked actor Imran Khan to leave India after he joined protests in Mumbai calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The FRRO says Khan violated immigration rules by participating in the demonstration and must depart by October 28.
Key Points
- The government ordered actor Imran Khan to leave India after he took part in protests in Mumbai demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- The Foreigners Regional Registration Office said Khan violated the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, and must leave by October 28.
- Khan was detained at August Kranti Maidan on October 10 and later posted a photo from inside a police van.
- The action follows a complaint by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and came amid wider anger over police handling of the protests.
