Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts after speaking during his inauguration ceremony, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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BJP Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani for 'Interfering' in Khalid Case

  • BJP criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for writing a note to jailed activist Umar Khalid.
  • BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia stated India will not tolerate any interference in its internal matters.
  • Mamdani's handwritten note, recalling Khalid's words on 'bitterness,' was posted on X by Khalid's partner Banojyotsna Lahiri.
  • BJP questioned Mamdani's locus standi and asserted faith in India's judiciary, warning against challenging its sovereignty.
  • Umar Khalid is booked under the stringent UAPA for alleged role in the February 2020 Delhi riots, making bail difficult.

Why It Matters: BJP warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani against interfering in India's internal affairs regarding Umar Khalid.

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