India Rebukes NYC Council Member Zohran Mamdani Over Umar Khalid Remarks

• India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized Zohran Mamdani's comments on jailed activist Umar Khalid.
• Jaiswal stated public representatives should respect judicial independence and focus on their responsibilities.
• Mamdani had sent a handwritten note to Umar Khalid, shared by Khalid's friend Banojyotsna Lahiri.
• The note was given to Khalid's parents during their December 2025 visit to the United States.
• The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing UAPA.

Why It Matters: India advises NYC Council Member Zohran Mamdani to respect judicial independence after his remarks on Umar Khalid.