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Mamdani Calls for Return of Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India
New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India. The diamond, a significant symbol of colonial history, has been in British possession since 1849. (sources: nytimes, france24, usatoday, cnn, reuters)
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Mamdani suggested that the UK should return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is currently part of the British crown jewels. He expressed this view during a recent engagement with King Charles.
- The Koh-i-Noor diamond is a 105.6-carat gem originally mined in India.
- Mamdani made his remarks about the diamond during a public call to King Charles.
- The diamond has been in British possession since 1849 and its ownership is contested.
Why it matters
The discussion around the Koh-i-Noor diamond highlights ongoing debates about colonial artifacts and their rightful ownership.
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nytimesMamdani Suggested UK Should Return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Here’s the Back Story.france24New York's Mamdani calls on King Charles to 'return' Koh-i-Noor diamond taken from IndiausatodayMamdani meets King Charles after Koh-i-Noor diamond remarkscnnMamdani urges King Charles to return 105.6-ct diamond