Actor Imran Khan Asked To Leave India By October 28 After Participating In CJP Protest
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mumbai police ordered Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s nephew actor Imran Khan to leave India before October 28. The order comes days after he joined a protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Police had detained Khan while attending the October 10 protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan.
The police have given a short deadline for Imran Khan to leave the country. In its order, police said that the action was taken against Imran Khan under the relevant provision of the Immigration Act over his participation in the protest despite not being an Indian citizen. Notably, he had also joined CJP’s protest against NEET paper leak, which resulted in the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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According to reports, Khan hold US citizenship and possess an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rather than full Indian citizenship. Earlier, BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya, demanded the actor’s deportation, claiming he is a US citizen. He had also urged Mumbai Police to verify Khan’s citizenship and questioned whether a foreign national should be taking part in a political agitation.
However, Khan had talked about obtaining Indian passport, noting that the official proceedings are on. “I hope I acquire it soon as some big things are on their way. I feel it is my duty to serve my country. I cannot vote here because I am not a citizen, but I do take part in elections by creating awareness about the importance of voting, because I feel I am a part of this country,” India Today quoted the actor
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