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Senior advocate and former parliamentarian Majeed Memon addressed the Foreigners Regional Registration Office notice issued to Imran Khan following his participation in protests. Memon stated that peaceful participation and agitation do not constitute a crime so long as the law is not breached. Questioning the police action against demonstrators, he noted that treating peaceful protesters like criminals and resorting to detentions and arrests violates constitutional and democratic principles. Discussing the constitutional rights of non-citizens, Memon argued that individuals retain essential protections under the Constitution, including fundamental liberties, and that authorities cannot penalize individuals solely for joining peaceful demonstrations. He urged the administration not to adopt a vindictive approach toward public criticism. The broadcast also highlighted statements by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, who alleged foreign involvement in funding unrest within the country.

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC stated that "I don't think anyone's above the law" while discussing Mumbai Police and immigration authorities directing actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28. Authorities issued the notice following a complaint by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya regarding Khan participating in an unlawful protest despite holding US citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India status. Shaina NC highlighted that while individuals have the right to question, foreign nationals are subject to the Citizenship Act and immigration regulations regarding political agitations. She defended the police's mandate to act if permissions are not sought, especially concerning protests against the constitutional Special Intensive Revision exercise aimed at cleaning up electoral rolls. During the demonstration demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Imran Khan asserted the importance of freedom of movement and showing up without fear, while the Mumbai Police and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office initiated regulatory action.

Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been issued a notice by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office of the Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28. The move follows his participation in a protest held at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to police sources, the demonstration was deemed an unlawful assembly as it lacked required permissions, leading to Khan's brief detention. The action was initiated under provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act because Khan is not an Indian citizen and holds foreign nationality. Complaints regarding his participation in the protest were submitted by citizens and political figures, including Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya. Mumbai Police have registered a case regarding the unlawful assembly and are identifying other attendees through video footage to issue notices.

A major political row has erupted following statements made by student leader Neha Bora congratulating the Gen Z movement in Bangladesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bora, alleging an attempt to replicate Bangladesh-style unrest in India and subvert democratic and constitutional norms. BJP spokesperson and advocate Nalin Kohli stated that while Article 19 provides citizens the right to protest, it is subject to reasonable restrictions and cannot extend to violence, unlawful disruptions, or destruction of public property. The discussion addressed the mainstreaming of student leaders during recent agitations, concerns surrounding the suppression of public dissent, imposition of prohibitory orders, and the denotification of protest sites like Jantar Mantar.