New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a letter expressing solidarity to jailed Indian activist Umar Khalid, which was shared by Khalid's partner. The letter urges Khalid to resist bitterness. Concurrently, eight US lawmakers have written to the Indian Ambassador advocating for Khalid's bail. These actions have sparked debate on whether they represent foreign interference or legitimate human rights concerns, with panelists discussing the implications.