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‘Foreign nationals protesting in India a concern’: Chirag Paswan targets Imran Khan
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Moneycontrol•18-10-2026, 17:35
Chirag Paswan Criticizes Imran Khan Over Protests in India
  • •Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed concern over actor Imran Khan participating in protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • •Paswan argued that foreign nationals should not take part in demonstrations in India and alleged attempts to create unrest with foreign backing.
  • •Imran Khan, an American citizen and OCI cardholder, received a leave India notice after joining a Mumbai protest and facing Foreigners Act violation allegations.
  • •Paswan also criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for continuing political events in Goa following a fatal stampede in Kolkata, contrasting it with Amit Shah cancelling his schedule.

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized actor Imran Khan for participating in a protest in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that foreign nationals should not take part in demonstrations or interfere in India's internal affairs.

Actor Imran Khan received a leave India notice after being accused of violating the Foreigners Act by taking part in a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Chirag Paswan criticized Rahul Gandhi for continuing political engagements in Goa following a fatal Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata, contrasting it with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's decision to cancel his programs out of sensitivity to the tragedy.