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Moitra Quotes Maya Angelou for Umar Khalid After SC Denies Bail in Delhi Riots Case

  • TMC MP Mahua Moitra expressed solidarity with jailed activist Umar Khalid, quoting Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise' on social media platform X.
  • Moitra's post came days after the Supreme Court rejected Khalid's bail plea in the Delhi riots 2020 larger conspiracy case.
  • The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria, also denied bail to Sharjeel Imam but granted conditional bail to five other accused.
  • The court observed a prima facie case against Khalid and Imam, citing their "central and formative" role in the alleged conspiracy.
  • The February 2020 Delhi riots, linked to CAA/NRC protests, resulted in 53 deaths and over 700 injuries, with Delhi Police alleging a premeditated conspiracy.

Why It Matters: Mahua Moitra supports Umar Khalid with Maya Angelou quote after Supreme Court denies his bail.

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