India has responded to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, stressing that public representatives must respect the independence of the judiciary in other democracies. The government said expressing personal views on ongoing legal matters does not suit those holding public office.
After the Supreme Court of India denied bail to Umar Khalid, ASG SV Raju launched a sharp attack on foreign support extended by US lawmakers, including Zohran Mamdani. Raju alleged that the CAA protests were a façade and hinted at suspected external influence behind the 2020 Delhi riots.
