He was recently denied bail by the Supreme Court, and his trial remains pending. India on Friday slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a letter he sent to jailed activist Umar Khalid. Mamdani had given a handwritten letter to Umar Khalid's parents when he met them in December 2025. Instead of such comments, it would be better to focus on the responsibilities entrusted to them." Mamdani's support for Umar Khalid first came to light during his tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly.

Source: dna January 10, 2026 04:19 UTC