CHIRAG PASWAN BACKS IMRAN KHAN’S EXIT NOTICE, CALLS HIS ROLE IN MUMBAI PROTESTS “UNACCEPTABLE”

October 18, 2026

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 18: Union minister Chirag Paswan has criticised activist Imran Khan over his alleged role in protests in Mumbai, describing his involvement as “unacceptable” and supporting the notice directing him to leave India.

Paswan’s remarks come amid controversy surrounding the action taken against Khan, who has challenged the notice requiring him to leave the country. The dispute has drawn attention to the authorities’ handling of the protests and the legal grounds for directing the activist to depart.

The minister’s statement signals support for the government’s position in the matter, while the controversy has raised broader questions about protest activity, the enforcement of immigration rules and the rights of individuals facing administrative action.

Khan’s challenge to the notice has brought the issue into the legal arena, where the circumstances surrounding the order and its validity may come under scrutiny.

The development adds another dimension to the political debate over demonstrations in Mumbai, with the government’s position and the activist’s legal challenge placing the focus on the intersection of public order, immigration enforcement and the right to protest.