New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on King Charles III to return the historic Koh-i-Noor diamond, arguing that it symbolizes colonial injustice. He emphasized that such artifacts should be repatriated to their countries of origin as part of addressing historical wrongs.
Mamdani stated that returning the diamond would be a meaningful step toward acknowledging the legacy of empire and respecting cultural heritage. The Koh-i-Noor, currently part of the British Crown Jewels, has long been a subject of international debate and demands for restitution.
