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‘Return the diamond’: Zohran Mamdani’s controversial request to King Charles
April 30, 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revealed that he wants King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India. While speaking to reporters, Mamdani was questioned about what he would say to King Charles if he got the chance to meet him. “IF I were to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond,” Mamdani said.
The historically disputed diamond is currently held by the British Crown and is estimated to be worth up to $1 billion. The Indian government has renewed calls for the diamond’s return following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Mamdani indicated that this request would be made if he ever had a private 1-on-1 with the King.
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