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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Handwritten Letter to Umar Khalid—‘I Think of Your Words on Bitterness Often…’

Eight U.S. lawmakers and NYC Mayor Mamdani urge India to grant bail and ensure a fair trial for Umar Khalid, jailed over five years on riot-related charges.

  • This past week, Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, wrote a note to Umar Khalid, including `I think of your words on bitterness often, and the importance of not letting it consume one's self.` after meeting his parents in December 2025.
  • On December 30, 2025, eight U.S. lawmakers led by Jim McGovern and Jamie Raskin urged Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra to grant bail and ensure a fair, timely trial under international law.
  • During December 16 to December 29, Khalid was granted interim bail to attend his sister's wedding with orders to remain home or venue and limits on visitors, barring social media use.
  • The lawmakers' letter argued Khalid's five-year detention under Unlawful Activities Act raises due-process concerns, urging India to ensure trials within reasonable time or release, while his bail plea remains pending before the Supreme Court .
  • Mamdani's handwritten note was handed to Khalid's parents and shared online by Banojyotsna, while ANI published media coverage on January 02, 2026, expanding public attention.
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theindianawaaz.com broke the news in on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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