During a press conference in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his support for the return of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India, urging King Charles III to consider this during his visit to the United States. The 105-carat diamond was taken from India in 1849 when the British East India Company annexed Punjab and presented it to Queen Victoria. Mamdani highlighted that the diamond is seen by many Indians as a representation of colonial exploitation and has deep historical roots in the country. India's demand for the diamond's return is part of a broader discourse on the legacy of British colonialism, which remains a sensitive topic. Later that day, King Charles commemorated the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, laying a floral bouquet at the memorial site. Buckingham Palace has not commented on Mamdani's remarks, and it remains unclear if the issue was discussed during their meeting.