MEMORANDUM ***

Gavrav Gupta, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) affirming without opinion an immigration judge’s (“IJ”) denial of his application for asylum, withholding of deportation and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). Because the transitional rules apply, see Kalaw v. INS, 133 F.3d 1147, 1150 (9th Cir. 1997), we have jurisdiction pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1105a(a). We review for substantial evidence, Nagoulko v. INS, 333 F.3d 1012, 1015 (9th Cir. 2003), and we deny the petition for review.

The record does not compel reversal of the BIA’s decision because Gupta failed to demonstrate government involvement in his alleged persecution. Cf. Avetova-Elisseva v. INS, 213 F.3d 1192, 1196 (9th Cir. 2000). Additionally, substantial evidence support’s the IJ’s determination that Gupta failed to show an objectively reasonable basis for fear of future persecution given the amount of time that has passed since he left India. See INS v. Elias-Zacarias, 502 U.S. 478, 481, 112 S.Ct. 812, 117 L.Ed.2d 38 (1992).

Because Gupta failed to establish eligibility for asylum, he necessarily failed to meet the more stringent standard for withholding of deportation. See Alvarez-Santos v. INS, 332 F.3d 1245, 1255 (9th Cir. 2003).

Gupta does not challenge the IJ’s denial of CAT relief and therefore it is waived. See Martinez-Serrano v. INS, 94 F.3d 1256, 1259 (9th Cir. 1996).

Pursuant to Elian v. Ashcroft, 370 F.3d 897, 901 (9th Cir. 2004), Gupta’s voluntary departure period will begin to run upon issuance of this court’s mandate.

PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.