Union Minister Giriraj Singh has reacted to the alleged sloganeering against PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday late night, January 5, 2026. There was a late night demonstration in the JNU campus after the Supreme Court rejected the bail of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.

Singh said that JNU has become the office of ‘tukde-tukde gang’, people with anti-national mentality like Rahul Gandhi, be it RJD, TMC or Left parties. They should not forget that this is India, this is Narendra Modi’s India of the 21st century. Vivekananda had said that it would be saffron only.

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JDU also criticized sloganeering in JNU

Giriraj Singh said that these grave diggers have themselves gone into their graves. I want to say to the ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’ that those who support people like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who were thinking of Pakistan and talked about separating the chicken neck, are traitors.

Janata Dal (United) has criticized the protest for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in JNU campus. JDU’s national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said that any kind of anarchy cannot be accepted in this country. During this, controversial slogans were raised. On this, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said, the decision has been given by the Supreme Court. The court’s decision is valid for all parties. Therefore, the kind of demonstration that took place should be condemned by all. Of course, such activities are not acceptable at all.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (5 January 2025) refused to grant bail to former student leaders Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. After this decision came to light, discussion about the news started in the media of neighboring country Pakistan also. This issue has been prominently published by Pakistani newspaper The Dawn. He wrote, ‘The Supreme Court said in its order that staying in jail for a long time cannot in itself be a basis for bail. Umar Khalid has been in jail for more than five years and is accused of conspiring in the 2020 Delhi riots.

Umar Khalid, 38, was arrested in September 2020 under UAPA (stringent anti-terrorism law). Since his arrest, he has been under continuous detention, although he was allowed to attend family weddings for some time.

The matter is related to Delhi riots

This case is related to the Delhi communal riots of February 2020, in which 53 people died. Police allege that Umar Khalid gave inflammatory speeches before the riots and was involved in the conspiracy of violence. Many serious sections have been imposed on Umar Khalid. The Supreme Court also refused to grant bail to student leader Sharjeel Imam in the same case. However, the court has granted bail to 5 other accused in the same case.

Displeasure of human rights organizations

The case of Omar Khalid has also been a matter of concern for international human rights organizations. Seven organizations, including Amnesty International, had issued a statement in support of him in September and demanded his release. Amnesty had said that the long imprisonment of Omar Khalid raises serious questions on the justice system in India and it is against international human rights principles.

Also associated with CAA protests

Umar Khalid’s arrest came a few months after major protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This law, brought in 2019, facilitates granting citizenship to non-Muslim minorities of three neighboring countries, but keeps Muslims out of it. In 2022, Umar Khalid wrote an open letter from jail, in which he said that we can be kept in jail for years without proving that we have committed any crime.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to deny bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. He said that those who pushed the city into the fire of violence should get the harshest punishment. The Supreme Court on Monday (05 January) clearly refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case. However, the court gave relief to five other accused in this case and granted bail.

CM Rekha Gupta said, “The bail of 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam was rejected by the Supreme Court.” We welcome the decision of the Honorable Court. Those people who pushed Delhi into riots should get the harshest punishment. A strong message should also be given to those political parties who supported such rioters, they too deserve punishment.

We welcome the decision of the Honorable Supreme Court to reject the bail pleas of Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam and Omar Khalid.

Those who set Delhi into riots should be given the harshest punishment.

Along with this, the political parties which… pic.twitter.com/ht1VIYPpgs

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) January 5, 2026

What did Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra say?

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra also gave his reaction on this. He said, “The Supreme Court’s decision has confirmed that the riots were the result of a well-planned conspiracy. Today’s decision once again proves that a deliberate conspiracy was hatched against the people of Delhi. This decision gives a clear message that such conspiracies will not be tolerated.

Court’s order will become an example- Ashish Sood

Meanwhile, Delhi Government Home Minister Ashish Sood said, “The court’s order will set an example for those working against the country.” There is nothing wrong in opposing the government, but opposing the country is a different thing. It is unfortunate that some people show sympathy towards those accused of working against the country.

Rioters should be given strict punishment – ​​Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Along with this, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in Rekha Gupta’s government said that the rioters should be given strict punishment. He thanked the Supreme Court for giving a strong message. The minister said, “Nobody has the right to create unrest or take lives of innocent people. Such decisions can help prevent violence in the future. In February 2020, 53 people were killed and more than 700 were injured in the riots in North-East Delhi.

Political rhetoric has intensified after the Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of ​​Omar Khalid in the UAPA case related to Delhi riots. Union Minister Giriraj Singh gave a sharp reaction and compared Omar Khalid with terrorist Kasab and said that whatever Kasab did, Omar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are doing the same thing.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision and said, “What Kasab did, Umar Khalid is doing the same thing. People like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are doing the same things and activities that Pakistan does. Creating an atmosphere against the country is also a kind of terrorist act. Such people should be given harsher punishment than Kasab.”

Patna, Bihar: On the Supreme Court denying the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, “I welcome the decision of the Supreme Court… They were doing the same work that Pakistan does and similar to what Kasab was… pic.twitter.com/A6Olgar8ID

— IANS (@ians_india) January 5, 2026

Know what the Supreme Court said in its decision?

The Supreme Court said in its decision that in strict laws like UAPA, the rules of bail are different from normal cases. Citing Section 43D(5), the court said that while considering bail, it is seen whether the material of the prosecution makes out a prima facie offense or not.

The court also made it clear that ‘terrorist acts’ are not limited to violence only. Rather, a conspiracy to harm the country’s system, essential services and economy also comes under its purview.

Khalid was accused of inflammatory speech in Delhi riots

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are accused of giving inflammatory speeches, conspiring and playing a role in spreading violence during the 2020 Delhi riots. Investigating agencies claim that these activities posed a threat to the unity and security of the country. In this case, other five accused have got bail from the Supreme Court, but Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam did not get relief.

Other BJP leaders also expressed satisfaction over the decision and said that the law should be strictly implemented in matters related to the country’s security. The Supreme Court also said that delay in trial is a serious issue, but while deciding on bail, the court has to take the decision only within the ambit of law.

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Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused of conspiracy in the 2020 Delhi riots, have suffered a major setback. The Supreme Court on Monday (January 5) rejected the bail plea of ​​both of them. Bharatiya Janata Party has reacted regarding this matter. BJP spokesperson RP Singh said that those talking about cutting the chicken neck of India should now focus on saving their own necks.

RP Singh has shared a post on social media platform X. He wrote, ‘The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of ​​Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. people who are from india ,chicken neck, They were talking about cutting it, now their neck is stuck in the ambit of the law. Sharjeel Imam is accused of talking about cutting the chicken neck of India. It was claimed about Sharjeel that in his speech he had talked about blocking the Siliguri Corridor.

Who got bail except Umar-Sharjeel?

Supreme Court Omar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam taking Said that a prima facie case is made out against him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Justice Arvind Kumar and Justice N.V. Anjaria bench granted bail to other accused in this case Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohammad Salim Khan and Shadab Ahmed.

SC rejects bail of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam:
Those who spoke of cutting the India’s “chicken neck” now find their own neck firmly within the framework of law. pic.twitter.com/z2L0ud6HtG

— RP Singh National Spokesperson BJP (@rpsinghkhalsa) January 5, 2026

Allegation of conspiracy for riots in Delhi also

Umar, Sharjeel and other accused are accused of conspiring in the riots that took place in North-East Delhi in February 2020. A case was registered against him under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Justice Code (IPC). ,PTI, According to the report, 53 people were killed and more than 700 people were injured in the riots in Delhi. Violence had erupted in the area during widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

The Supreme Court will give its verdict on Monday (January 5, 2026) on the bail plea of ​​7 accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. These accused have demanded bail citing that they have been in jail for 5 years. Delhi Police has opposed their demand saying that the riots in Delhi were part of a well-planned conspiracy. Their plan was to spread the scope of violence to the entire country.

Delhi High Court order challenged in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arvind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria will give its verdict in this matter on Monday (January 5, 2026). In this case, a case has been registered against the accused Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohammad Salim Khan and Shadab Ahmed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The petitioner has challenged in the Supreme Court the order given by the Delhi High Court on September 2, 2025, in which the court had refused to grant him bail in a case related to a major conspiracy in the February 2020 violence.

Khalid’s father Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas spoke to abp news about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter in support of Umar Khalid and BJP’s reaction to it. He said that the former PM of Bangladesh is in our country. Our country commented on them and also commented on the trial. Is this not interference in the affairs of another country?

Umar Khalid’s father Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas further said, “No one has commented on the judiciary. When the people of BJP themselves raise their voice in the affairs of other countries, then in which box will they put it? Is there no interference? BJP should see that what is happening in our country that people are not getting bail without trial for last 5 years, then it should express concern on this.

Mamdani wrote a letter in support of Omar Khalid

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a letter in support of JNU alumnus Umar Khalid. In this he has mentioned the thoughts of Omar Khalid. This letter of Mamdani was shared by Khalid’s associate Banojyotsna Lahiri on the social media platform ‘X’. The caption accompanying the photo of Mamdani’s letter to Khalid read, “When prisons try to isolate people, your words become power and spread.”

We are all thinking about you – Mamdani

This letter is hand written and it also has the signature of New York Mayor Mamdani. In this letter he wrote, “Dear Omar, I often remember your words about not letting bitterness dominate you. Nice to meet your parents. We are all thinking about you only.

Meanwhile, a group of American lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra demanding bail for Omar Khalid and ensuring a fair and timely trial as per international law.

In which case is Umar Khalid an accused?

A case was registered against Umar Khalid and some others under provisions of the stringent anti-terrorism law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and IPC for being the key conspirators in the Delhi riots 2020 case. 53 people were killed and more than 700 people were injured in this riot.

America’s new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, had written a letter for Omar Khalid. Along with him, American MPs also wrote a letter. Bharatiya Janata Party has cornered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (January 2) regarding this matter. BJP has also attacked the anti-India lobby. Referring to the meeting between Rahul Gandhi and American MP Schakowsky in the year 2024, BJP has raised questions on the attitude of Congress.

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has shared a post on X. While sharing Rahul Gandhi’s photo, he wrote, ‘Rahul Gandhi – How the anti-India lobby works., 2024, Schakowsky meets Rahul Gandhi in America and is accompanied by anti-India activist Ilhan Omar. January 2025, She introduces the Act to Combat International Islamophobia, in which India is explicitly named. cut to 2026, The same Schakowsky writes to the Government of India and expresses concern about Umar Khalid, who is involved in cases related to riots and violence. UAPA Is accused under.

‘Why does Rahul Gandhi seem close to anti-India people’ – Pradeep Bhandari

He wrote on X, ‘Whenever anti-India talks are spread abroad, one name comes up again and again in the background. , Rahul Gandhi, Those who want to weaken India, defame its elected government and weaken its anti-terrorism laws, they ultimately gather around him.

HOW THE RAHUL GANDHI – ANTI INDIA LOBBY WORKS?

2024:

Jan Schakowsky meets Rahul Gandhi in the United States — along with Anti India Ilhan Omar.

January 2025:

She reintroduces the “Combating International Islamophobia Act”, explicitly naming India and alleging “crackdowns on… pic.twitter.com/1ly4te2Bds

— Pradeep Bhandari(Pradeep Bhandari) (@pradip103) January 2, 2026

What did New York Mayor Mamdani write for Khalid?

New York’s new mayor Mamdani has written a letter to former JNU student Umar Khalid, lodged in Tihar Jail, which was released on social media on the same day Mamdani took oath as mayor. Mamdani, while talking about meeting Omar and his family in the letter, has expressed concern over their situation.

The stir has once again intensified at the international level regarding former JNU student and activist Umar Khalid, who is lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. After New York Mayor Zoharan Mamdani wrote a letter in support of Omar Khalid, now eight US lawmakers have appealed to the Indian government to give Khalid a fair trial as per international law. This letter has been sent to India’s Ambassador to America Vinay Kwatra.

American lawmakers wrote a letter to the Indian Ambassador
The letter is led by Jim McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, and Tom Lantos, Co-Chair of the Human Rights Commission. He is a Democrat MP from the second parliamentary district of Massachusetts. Along with him, seven other MPs have also signed this letter.

Had met Umar Khalid’s parents in December
The letter states that Jim McGovern and other MPs had met Omar Khalid’s parents in early December. After this he appealed to the Government of India to intervene in this matter.

Umar Khalid is in jail without bail for 5 years
Jim McGovern wrote on X, ‘Earlier this month I met Omar Khalid’s parents. Umar Khalid has been in jail without trial for more than 5 years in India. We, along with our allies, are demanding that he be granted bail and given a fair and timely trial as per international law.

Presumed innocent until proven guilty
The MPs said India should ensure that any person arrested gets a trial within a reasonable time or is released. He demanded that the Indian government provide information on how the ongoing judicial process against Umar Khalid and other co-accused is in accordance with international standards.

Which MPs signed the letter
Signers of this letter include Jamie Raskin, Chris Van Hollen, Peter Welch, Pramila Jayapal, Rashida Tlaib, John Schakowsky, Lloyd Doggett. Earlier, New York’s new Mayor Zohran Mamdani had also written a note in support of Umar Khalid, which was shared by Khalid’s friend Bano Jyotsna on social media.

Mamdani wrote, ‘I often remember what you said about bitterness and think how important it is not to let it dominate you. Nice to meet your parents. We are all missing you.

Granted interim bail to attend sister’s wedding
Recently, Karkardooma Court of Delhi had granted temporary bail to Umar Khalid to attend his sister’s wedding. Omar Khalid’s sister Ayesha Fatima Syed was married on 27 December. He was granted interim bail from 16 December to 29 December.

A charge sheet has been filed against Umar Khalid under UAPA in the alleged conspiracy case of Delhi riots. His regular bail petition is currently pending in the Supreme Court.

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Along with Mamdani, some American lawmakers have also written a letter to Omar Khalid. On this matter, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Vinod Bansal said, ,They should first speak about America, We should speak on the racial discrimination happening there. Why don’t they say anything when our temples are attacked?

What did Vinod Bansal say while mentioning Bangladeshi Hindus?

Referring to Bangladesh, he said, ‘When Hindus are attacked in Pakistan and Bangladesh, they do not say anything. Mamdani says that he is of Indian origin, but it is not known what his origin is. They are coming forward to save terrorists like Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam.

What did Mamdani write in the letter to Omar Khalid

Let us tell you that Mamdani has written a letter to former JNU student Umar Khalid, lodged in Tihar Jail, which was released on social media on the same day when Mamdani took oath as Mayor. In the letter, Mamdani mentioned his meeting with Omar and his family and expressed concern over their situation. He said that he often remembers what Khalid said and meeting his parents was an important experience for him.