New York, November 5: In a historic win, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democratic socialist, triumphed in the fiercely contested New York City mayoral race. With an electrifying campaign and a message of progressive change, Mamdani became the first South Asian, youngest, and Muslim candidate to win the prestigious role of mayor of the world’s financial capital, New York.

The son of renowned Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and esteemed scholar Mahmood Mamdani, Mamdani emerged victorious over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa. His platform centered on addressing the concerns of working-class New Yorkers, with a strong focus on the skyrocketing cost of living and other pressing social issues.

Mamdani's historic election to become the 111th mayor of New York City in January carries even greater political weight, especially given that former President Donald Trump, a native New Yorker, had repeatedly campaigned against him, urging voters not to support his candidacy. The significance of Mamdani’s victory resonates far beyond the city’s borders, marking a new chapter in the political landscape of New York and the United States.