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Mamdani’s ridiculous jewel request: Letters to the Editor — May 2, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s remark suggesting King Charles return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India.

Mayor Mamdani’s ignorance is exemplified by his offensive request of King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India (“A scold reception from Mam,” April 30).

This request implies that Britain stole the diamond from India. As a point of fact, it was the Islamic Mughal dynasty, led by Nader Shah, that initially looted the diamond from India a century prior to the East India Company annexing the Punjab in 1849.

Mamdani should relearn history instead of presenting a convenient, contrived TikTok version of it.

Enough with the whining from Mahmoud Khalil, who needs to be accompanied by the world's tiniest violin

Mamdani acts like a petulant teen in front of the king and queen

Tech firms must crack down on mad conspiracy theories destroying society

An excellent example of what it looks like to be a petulant boy among men is when Charles shared public venues with President Trump and Mayor Mamdani.

While the president and British monarch shared mutually respectful, uplifting and humorous moments, even as their respectful nations have had disagreements, the childlike Zohran paddled on about a diamond that needed to be returned. How very sad.

The mayor’s........

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