India Warns Foreign Leaders: Hands Off Internal Matters Amid Umar Khalid Controversy
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India has made it clear that it will not tolerate any external interference in its internal affairs, particularly in the case of jailed activist Umar Khalid. The warning comes after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote a handwritten note to Khalid, expressing support and solidarity. The note, posted on social media by Khalid's partner, was met with sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused Mamdani of interfering in India's internal matters and warned that such efforts would not be tolerated. "People of India have complete faith in their judiciary, and we will not allow any external interference in our internal affairs," Bhatia said. He also cautioned Mamdani against making such statements, saying that India's sovereignty will not be challenged. The controversy comes amid a backdrop of a letter written by a group of US lawmakers to India's Ambassador to the United States, urging a fair and timely trial for Khalid. The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of meeting 'anti-India forces' during his foreign trips and encouraging them to spread falsehoods against India. The VHP has also criticized Mamdani for writing a note to Khalid, saying that he should have ascertained the truth about Khalid before doing so. The organization has asked Mamdani to introspect on his actions. Khalid and several others have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly being the masterminds of the 2020 Delhi riots. Getting bail under the UAPA is difficult, as the onus lies on the accused to prove the case is false. The incident has sparked a heated debate in India, with many questioning the motives of foreign leaders who are interfering in the country's internal affairs. As the controversy continues to unfold, India has made it clear that it will not tolerate any external interference in its internal matters.
