NEW YORK – Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first South Asian, first Muslim, and youngest-ever Mayor of New York City, defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a decisive victory. Mamdani, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani, […]
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Zohran Mamdani emerges as frontrunner in New York mayoral race
WASHINGTON: Early voting for New York City’s mayoral election began on Saturday, with Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker of South Asian origin and self-described democratic socialist, emerging as the surprise frontrunner in the race. Once seen as a political outsider, Mamdani’s campaign has gained remarkable momentum, fuelled by young progressive volunteers and widespread frustration […]