CJP Protest | Kirit Somaiya Seeks Imran Khan’s Deportation | Can OCI Cardholders Join Protests?

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has sought the deportation of Imran Khan over his participation in the CJP protest, bringing the legal status of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders into focus. While OCI rules do not explicitly require prior permission simply to attend public protests, political activities are subject to applicable restrictions. OCI cardholders do not enjoy all rights reserved for Indian citizens, including voting and contesting elections. A complaint alone does not establish an offence or automatically justify deportation.