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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat, has made history as the first Muslim, Indian-origin, South Asian, and youngest mayor of New York City. His victory speech emphasized inclusivity and defiance against Islamophobia. Mamdani’s parents, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, have significantly shaped his worldview. Who are they? Here’s everything you need to know….
The TOI correspondent from Washington: India and Pakistan may have issues at their border, but progeny of the subcontinent have no problem leaving the baggage behind. In a striking choice, New York City’s mayor-elect, Uganda-born Indian-American Zohran Kwame Mamdani picked UK-born Pakistani-American Lina Maliha Khan to co-chair an all-women transition team as he prepares to…
MUMBAI: Ameet Satam, newly appointed president of the Mumbai BJP, has vowed to prevent any attempt to “change the colour” of the city, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approach.Satam, a three-term MLA, has previously raised concerns about communal polarisation, warning that attempts are underway to divide the city for vote-bank politics. ‘Will Protect…
Mamdani in video that went viral New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani caught the attention of the public, especially Indians, for not just winning the polls but also for an recent video of his. The clip surfaced online just before the US city mayoral elections, showing him casually munching on Rajnigandha silver pearls during a…
How Zohran Mamdani spent his 1st day as NYC Mayor-elect; shares ‘highlight’ moment It was a “busy first day” for New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as he tightened his belt to fit into the new role. The 34-year-old Indian-origin democratic socialist kick-started his day with Indian lunch that included “chai.” Taking to X,…
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US President Donald Trump reacted to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech and said that the 34-year-old should seek a fresh relationship with Washington or risk losing much.Trump, while responding to a question by a Fox News reporter, softened his stance and said he wanted Mamdani “to do well” as he loved New…
Zohran Mamdani (left), Ghazala Hashmi and Aftab Pureval (agencies) Three candidates of Indian-origin – Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval and Ghazala Hashmi – helped the Democrats deliver Donald Trump his first major political setback since his return to power last November. The trio won key elections in New York City, Cincinnati and Virginia, giving Democrats a…
Zohran Mamdani celebrated his historic win the same way he campaigned: loud, defiant, and unmistakably Indian. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, who has rocketed from state lawmaker to Mayor of America’s largest city, marked his victory by quoting Jawaharlal Nehru before turning the rally into a Bollywood-style street party.Addressing thousands of cheering supporters in Brooklyn, the…
US President Donald Trump‘s political foe Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday won the New York City mayoral election, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.34-year-old Mamdani will be New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor. He will replace Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped his re-election bid in September but remained on the ballot….
