Chirag Paswan condemns Imran Khan's role in Mumbai protests and backs 'Leave India' notice
Union minister Chirag Paswan called Imran Khan's involvement in Mumbai protests unacceptable and supported the issued 'Leave India' notice.
Chirag Paswan criticised the participation of actor Imran Khan in demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said foreign nationals should not interfere in India's internal matters. Paswan also expressed approval of the 'Leave India' notice served to Khan. The protests took place in Mumbai, while Paswan made his remarks in New Delhi. He reiterated support for peaceful, citizen-led protests.
Why it matters
The statement underscores political sensitivities about foreign involvement in India's domestic protests.
How the sides frame it
MODERATE AGREEMENTBoth camps condemn Imran Khan's participation and back the 'Leave India' notice, but left-leaning coverage stresses foreign-backed unrest and broader political criticism, while centrist coverage highlights foreign interference and affirms support for peaceful protests.
LEFT
Frames Khan's involvement as a sign of foreign-backed unrest and uses the episode to criticize opposition figures and highlight government actions.
CENTER
Frames the incident as unacceptable foreign interference, endorses the leave notice, and emphasizes the right to peaceful, citizen-led protests.
The left emphasises
- foreign nationals taking part could signal foreign-backed unrest
- criticizes opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s activities
- notes Home Minister Amit Shah’s cancellation of programmes
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