Abhijeet Dipke Backs Actor Imran Khan Following 'Leave India' Notice
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke defended actor Imran Khan after Mumbai Police issued a 'Leave India' notice directing him to depart by October 28 for participating in a political protest. Dipke questioned the double standard, asking why an American citizen can endorse the ruling party while an OCI cardholder faces penalties for dissent.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke has publicly defended Bollywood actor Imran Khan after Mumbai Police issued a "Leave India" notice to the actor following his participation in a political protest. The controversy emerged after authorities directed Khan, a US citizen holding an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, to depart the country by October 28, over his involvement in political demonstrations.
Comparison Drawn Over Political Speech
Weighing in on the development, Dipke drew a comparison between foreign nationals speaking on Indian political platforms. He questioned why an American citizen is permitted to speak favourably in support of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while an OCI cardholder faces administrative penalties and restrictions for participating in a public demonstration. Why Mumbai Police Issued a 'Leave India' Notice to Bollywood Actor Imran Khan.
Mary Millben, an American, Can Speak in Favour of the BJP
Mary Millben, an American, can speak in favour of the BJP.
But Imran, an OCI cardholder, can’t say anything against the BJP.
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— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 15, 2026
"Mary Millben, an American, can speak in favour of the BJP. But Imran, an OCI cardholder, can’t say anything against the BJP," Dipke said. The remarks highlight ongoing debates concerning foreign nationals, OCI regulations, and the boundaries of political expression in India.
Background on the 'Leave India' Notice
The notice issued by Mumbai Police follows actor Imran Khan's participation in recent public protests. Under existing regulations, OCI cardholders enjoy lifelong visa privileges to travel and reside in India but are subject to specific restrictions regarding domestic political activities and electoral processes. CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Counters Mary Millben Over US Funding Allegations, Questions Foreign Interference.
Law enforcement authorities acted following Khan's appearance at demonstrations, prompting sharp reactions from political activists and civil society representatives regarding the selective enforcement of rules governing foreign public figures and commentators in India.
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