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Veteran actor Raza Murad has reacted to the latest developments involving actor Imran Khan, who has been asked by the Mumbai Police to leave India following his participation in protests in Mumbai.
Speaking to ANI, Murad said that foreign nationals should not interfere in India's internal affairs and maintained that the Mumbai Police was acting within the framework of the law. "Whether it is Imran Khan or any other foreign national, there is no reason to interfere in the internal affairs of our country. Now I have come to know that Imran Khan has become a US national and he was an actor here. So, as a US national, he has no right to intervene in the internal affairs of our country," Murad said, Murad further defended the police action, pointing out that Imran Khan has been given 15 days to leave the country, rather than being asked to leave immediately. Mumbai Police is doing this in the framework of the law. And he has not been told to leave the country tomorrow or in 24 hours. He has been given 15 days, the veteran actor said. He added that if Imran Khan believes the decision is unfair, he has the option of approaching the court for legal recourse. Murad emphasised that the court's decision should be respected, regardless of the outcome. If he feels that he is being forced out of the country, then he can approach the court," he said. Veteran actor Gajendra Chauhan also reacted strongly to the controversy, stating that Imran Khan, being an American citizen, should not have participated in the Mumbai protests. Chauhan argued that individuals residing in India on an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card are subject to certain restrictions and maintained that any violation of the law should invite appropriate action. He is an American citizen, and he was living here. I don't think he should have gone to protest because it is against the law. If someone lives on an OCI card in India, he cannot fight the elections, cannot vote, and cannot protest. So, if he has done it, definitely he should be punished, Chauhan told ANI. He also questioned the time being given to Imran Khan to leave the country, suggesting that the authorities should act more swiftly. Chauhan further expressed disappointment over Imran Khan's participation in the protests, pointing out that the actor had earned considerable recognition, wealth and popularity in India. You have been such a big celebrity in India. You have earned a name, earned money, earned a position. Indians used to love you. Despite that, you go to such a protest, which is against the residential values on which you are living in India. It is a violation of the law. And when there is a violation of the law, then the punishment will be there, he said. Earlier, Mumbai Police issued a Leave India notice to actor Imran Khan, nephew of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, directing him to leave the country by October 28. According to reports, Imran Khan holds an American passport. Imran had participated in a protest at Mumbais August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (ANI)
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