India, Oct. 15 -- Actor Imran Khan, who was claimed to be an American citizen and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, has been asked to leave India by October 28 after participating in a protest demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai. The action has brought the rights and restrictions governing OCI cardholders, particularly their participation in political activities, into focus.

The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai issued the notice following a complaint by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya, who questioned Khan's participation in the protest despite his foreign citizenship. The actor was among hundreds of people detained during the demonstration at...