New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a personal letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid, urging him not to let ‘bitterness consume’ him. The letter, shared by Khalid’s partner, comes as Mamdani takes office as the city’s first Muslim mayor. Additionally, eight US lawmakers have written to the Indian Ambassador seeking bail for Khalid, citing concerns over his prolonged detention under the UAPA. The report highlights the sharp political divide in India, with the Congress welcoming the international attention while the BJP and VHP condemn it as foreign interference in India’s internal legal processes. Khalid was recently granted interim bail for his sister’s wedding.