Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City's First South Asian Mayor

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the city's first mayor of South Asian heritage and its first Muslim leader. The 34-year-old son of filmmaker Mira Nair defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani's victory, celebrated with Bollywood music and a quote from Jawaharlal Nehru, marks a significant progressive shift in the city's politics. His campaign focused on affordability, housing, and social justice issues in America's largest city.