BJP Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani for 'Interfering' in Khalid Case

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CNBC TV18•02-01-2026, 17:22
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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