Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh acquired US citizenship in 2022 and has been traveling on a US passport since September of that year, according to a report by The Indian Express. The report indicates that he no longer holds Indian citizenship and has been visiting India on an e-visa. Speculation arose about Dosanjh entering Punjab politics after a civil society group, Jaago Punjab Manch, urged him to take on a leadership role, citing the need for strong leadership in a struggling Punjab. However, Dosanjh firmly rejected the idea, expressing his satisfaction with his career in entertainment. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is pressuring Dosanjh to consider a political role, noting a trend of political parties seeking celebrity endorsements following successful electoral outcomes in other states. The report also highlighted that if Dosanjh were to reconsider a political career, he would first need to regain Indian citizenship, which involves fulfilling specific residency requirements under the Indian Citizenship Act. Additionally, the singer has faced controversies regarding pro-Khalistan sentiments during his international concerts, where he confronted protesters waving flags, asserting that such actions disrupt his performances.