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Go Back Imran Slogan Sparks Debate Over OCI Rights And Immigration Laws In India
- •Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen and OCI cardholder, was directed by authorities to leave India by October 28.
- •The departure notice followed his participation in an October 10 protest in Mumbai demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The action came after a complaint was filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya regarding the actor's involvement in the political demonstration.
- •Imran Khan's legal team has announced plans to challenge the notice before the Bombay High Court.
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Actor Imran Khan was directed by authorities to leave India by October 28 after participating in an October 10 political protest in Mumbai. As a US citizen and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, his participation in the demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar triggered immigration action under relevant provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act.
Authorities invoked provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, specifically Sections 7 and 29, which grant the central government power to regulate foreigner movements, entry, and stay, as well as order deportations based on adverse security reports or statutory violations.
Imran Khan's legal team has announced plans to challenge the departure notice before the Bombay High Court.
