In a rare show of international solidarity, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and eight US lawmakers backed jailed activist Umar Khalid, urging a fair and timely trial.  

The recent circulation of a letter by Zohran Mamdani expressing support for Umar Khalid has ignited intense debate across social media

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of backing an “anti-India” narrative after US lawmakers sought a fair trial and bail for activist Umar Khalid. The party linked the letter to meetings between Gandhi and US lawmakers, while the signatories cited concerns over prolonged detention and due process.

8 US lawmakers pledge support for student activist; ask India to grant him 'fair trial'

8 US lawmakers pledge support for student activist; ask India to grant him 'fair trial'

Eight US Lawmakers Seek Bail for Umar Khalid and Write to Indian Diplomat, Even as Guantanamo Bay Undermines US's Human Rights Lectures

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "The world is looking at India very closely because India is an important country. We are the largest democracy, so we cannot ask the world to stop looking at India. And when they look at India, they have seen that many of the accused have been released because of lack of evidence," Fabian said. World News | World Closely Watching India as Largest Democracy, Says Former Diplomat After Mamdani's Letter to Umar Khalid.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a letter to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid

Eight U.S. lawmakers urge India to grant Umar Khalid bail and a fair trial in line with international law.