NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes to Jailed Umar Khalid, Expresses Solidarity

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote a letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid, expressing solidarity and recalling Khalid’s reflections on resisting bitterness.
• The note was handed to Khalid’s parents during their US visit in December 2025 and shared on X by Khalid's friend Banojyotsna Lahiri.
• Khalid, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under UAPA, has been in custody for over five years without trial.
• He recently received interim bail (Dec 16-29, 2025) for his sister's wedding but has since returned to jail.
• Eight US Democratic lawmakers also urged India's Ambassador to grant Khalid bail and ensure a fair trial, raising concerns over prolonged detention.

Why It Matters: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows solidarity with jailed activist Umar Khalid amidst international concerns over his prolonged detention.