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BJP’s Kirit Somaiya Urges Probe, Deportation of Actor Imran Khan

Actor Imran Khan joined a protest in Mumbai on Saturday.

Police detained him and other protesters, then later released them.

Police also booked Khan and others over the protest.

Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya asked police to investigate Khan’s participation.

Somaiya said Khan should be deported, arguing that he is a foreign citizen.

The article says Khan reportedly has a United States passport.

The protest supported a similar agitation in Delhi.

Protesters called for the election chief to resign, citing alleged problems with voter-list changes.

Key facts

Somaiya’s request: He urged Mumbai Police to investigate Imran Khan’s participation and later called for his deportation.
Detention: Khan and several other protesters were detained at August Kranti Maidan and later released.
Police action: Khan and others were booked for allegedly disobeying a public servant’s orders and taking part in an unlawful assembly.
Reported citizenship detail: Somaiya described Khan as a foreign citizen; the article says Khan reportedly holds a United States passport.
Protest demand: Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Protest allegations: Protesters alleged irregularities, vote manipulation, and lack of transparency in the Election Commission’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

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