FRRO Directs Imran Khan to Leave India by October 28, 2026
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American citizen holding an OCI card, has been directed by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai to leave India by October 28, 2026. This action follows his participation in a protest on October 10, 2026, at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, which called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The notice was issued under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), criticized the order, comparing it to American singer Mary Millben's public support for the BJP.
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What Happened
Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been directed by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai to leave India by October 28, 2026. This directive came after Khan, an American citizen with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, participated in a protest on October 10, 2026, at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He was briefly detained by Mumbai Police during the demonstration, and a complaint was subsequently filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, alleging a violation of law by a foreign national.
The action against Khan, issued under Sections 29 and 7 of the Immigration Act, 2025, has sparked debate regarding the political rights of OCI cardholders. Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party publicly questioned the order, drawing a comparison to American singer Mary Millben, who has publicly supported the BJP, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in treatment. This development could impact Khan's planned Bollywood comeback film.
Key Facts
- Imran Khan is an American citizen holding an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.From research
- The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai issued a "Leave India" notice to Imran Khan.From research
- Khan is required to leave India by October 28, 2026.Hindustan TimesThe Times of India
- The notice was issued following Khan's participation in a protest on October 10, 2026, at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.From research
- The protest called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.From research
- Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), criticized the order.Hindustan TimesThe Times of India
- Dipke compared Khan's situation to American singer Mary Millben, who has publicly supported the BJP.Hindustan TimesThe Times of India
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15 Oct
- TOIThe Times of IndiaDipke questions Imran Khan's 'Leave India' notice, cites Millben's support for BJP
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