India22 Oct, 9:00 am IST

In Modi’s India, only ‘good’ OCIs are welcome

What happened

India ordered US actor and OCI cardholder Imran Khan to leave on October 15 after he joined a Mumbai protest, Scroll. in reported.

Whether you're an OCI holder visiting family or a relative sending remittances from abroad, your re-entry status can change based on political activity. Journalists, students, and workers with roots in India all rely on these permits.

The facts

1Human Rights Watch reported in 2024 that over 100 OCI permits were cancelled over the past decade
2US actor Imran Khan was ordered to leave India on October 15 after joining a Mumbai protest
3Journalist Aatish Taseer and academics Ashok Swain and Nitasha Kaul also faced OCI action, per the report

Sources

Read at Scroll.in — Editorial ↗

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Track rulings by India's Foreigners Registration Office on OCI revocations and any appeal filed by Imran Khan.