New York City Mayor Mamdani to Address Koh-i-Noor Diamond Issue with King Charles III
Mamdani could ask King Charles long-standing India question during NYC visit: ‘Return Koh-i-Noor diamond’
Hindustan Times
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed intentions to discuss the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond with King Charles III during the monarch's visit to New York City. The diamond, currently in the Tower of London, is a point of contention due to its colonial history and competing claims from India, Iran, and Pakistan.
- 01Mayor Mamdani may raise the Koh-i-Noor diamond issue with King Charles III.
- 02The diamond is currently housed in the Tower of London and has historical significance.
- 03India has consistently sought the diamond's return, citing colonial plunder.
- 04Mamdani will attend a wreath-laying ceremony honoring 9/11 victims.
- 05King Charles III's visit includes meetings with US leaders and a memorial ceremony.
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During King Charles III's visit to New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated he might discuss the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond if given the opportunity to speak privately with the king. The diamond, currently located in the Tower of London, has been a focal point of disputes, particularly from India, which claims it was taken during British colonial rule. Other nations, including Iran and Pakistan, have also laid claim to the gemstone. Mamdani's comments were made at a press conference ahead of a wreath-laying ceremony in Lower Manhattan to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. The royal couple's itinerary includes attending this memorial and meeting with families of the victims. Their visit to the U.S. has also featured a private meeting with former President Donald Trump and an address to Congress.
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The discussion around the Koh-i-Noor diamond could reignite debates on colonial reparations and historical injustices, impacting diplomatic relations.
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