Bollywood Actor Imran Khan Asked to Leave India After Participating in Protest, Media Says

Indian authorities have asked Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave India by the end of the month, saying he breached immigration laws after joining a protest against the chief of the Election Commission, according to local media reports cited by Reuters. The report notes that the government informed Khan of the departure deadline while providing no immediate comment on the specifics of the alleged violations. Khan, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, had participated in the protest that drew attention to the Election Commission’s leadership. There was no immediate statement from Khan or his representatives, and the government has not publicly elaborated on the exact provisions cited. The development highlights sensitivities around political dissent and the involvement of public figures in political discourse in India, particularly in relation to elections and the electoral watchdog. It remained unclear whether Khan would appeal or seek to remain in the country under any other visa arrangement.