New Delhi: Actor Imran Khan has received an official notice instructing him to depart from India by October 28 in the wake of his involvement in recent demonstrations in Mumbai directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the special summary revision process. The directive follows a formal complaint lodged by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya, who accused the actor of being tied to foreign funding and a broader conspiracy aimed at stirring up civil unrest.
Although Khan holds an Overseas Citizen of India card and was born an American citizen, regulatory authorities emphasized that foreign nationals are strictly prohibited from taking part in local demonstrations, particularly unlawful assemblies organized without prior police clearance. Previously, Khan had defended his presence at the October 10 protest location, asserting that individuals must be free to participate in public demonstrations without fear.
In a related political development, a separate press conference targeted opposition figures, criticizing Rahul Gandhi and his political allies for allegedly attempting to legitimize anarchy and challenge Indian democratic institutions. Speakers at the briefing urged citizens to reject disruptive politics and safeguard constitutional bodies against destabilization efforts.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has begun hearing various petitions related to the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls and Election Commission operations. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, have petitioned the court to demand greater transparency, an independent audit of election digital portals, and the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The political landscape has also been heated by a row over comments made by All India Students' Association national president Neha Bora, who praised recent student-led protests in Bangladesh. The BJP criticized the Congress leadership for appearing alongside Bora during demonstrations, alleging that the opposition intends to mirror civil unrest seen in neighboring countries, a claim that student representatives have strongly rejected.