New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday (Nov 23) defended his astonishingly warm meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the sudden display of friendliness does not change his long-held view that Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot". During an interview, Mamdani said his political stance remains unchanged despite the unexpectedly cordial White House encounter that unfolded on Friday.<h2>Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist'</h2>Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mamdani insisted, "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe." He said, "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I'm coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a><h2>Trump-Mamdani feud</h2>The pair had spent months exchanging bitter public attacks before Mamdani's sweeping election victory earlier this month. Trump repeatedly mocked the Democratic socialist, once calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic," and threatening to deport him. Meanwhile, Mamdani had accused the president of dismantling American democracy and waging a "war on working people."But their first face-to-face meeting shocked observers. Originally expected to occur behind closed doors, the session was opened to the press after what aides described as unexpectedly smooth discussions. Cameras captured Trump grinning beside Mamdani and fielding questions as though the two were longtime allies.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wasn-t-on-my-charts-trump-to-help-solve-sudan-war-but-only-because-saudi-prince-told-him-to-act-1763619253947">'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince&nbsp;told&nbsp;him&nbsp;to&nbsp;act</a>At one point, reporters asked Mamdani if he still believed Trump was a fascist. Before he could answer, Trump cut in, telling him, "That's ok, you can just say it. It's easier, it's easier than explaining it."Mamdani told NBC that "After President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes'," adding that neither man shied away from their disagreements during their talk.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist? MAMDANI: I&#39;ve spoken about-- TRUMP: That&#39;s okay. You can just say yes. I don&#39;t mind. <a href="https://t.co/uWZFRcmGxB">pic.twitter.com/uWZFRcmGxB</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1991973081204605374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"What I appreciated about the conversation that I had with the president was that we were not shy about the places of disagreement, about the politics that has brought us to this moment," he said. "And we also wanted to focus on what it could look like to deliver on a shared analysis of an affordability crisis for New Yorkers".

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called President Donald Trump a fascist after their surprisingly friendly White House meeting. He said their cordial exchange does not change his views. Scroll for full story.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday (Nov 23) defended his astonishingly warm meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the sudden display of friendliness does not change his long-held view that Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot". During an interview, Mamdani said his political stance remains unchanged despite the unexpectedly cordial White House encounter that unfolded on Friday. Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist' Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mamdani insisted, "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe." He said, "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I'm coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers." Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video Trump-Mamdani feud The pair had spent months exchanging bitter public attacks before Mamdani's sweeping election victory earlier this month. Trump repeatedly mocked the Democratic socialist, once calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic," and threatening to deport him. Meanwhile, Mamdani had accused the president of dismantling American democracy and waging a "war on working people." But their first face-to-face meeting shocked observers. Originally expected to occur behind closed doors, the session was opened to the press after what aides described as unexpectedly smooth discussions. Cameras captured Trump grinning beside Mamdani and fielding questions as though the two were longtime allies. Also read | 'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince told him to act At one point, reporters asked Mamdani if he still believed Trump was a fascist. Before he could answer, Trump cut in, telling him, "That's ok, you can just say it. It's easier, it's easier than explaining it." Mamdani told NBC that "After President Trump said that, I said, 'Yes'," adding that neither man shied away from their disagreements during their talk.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called President Donald Trump a fascist after their surprisingly friendly White House meeting. He said their cordial exchange does not change his views. Scroll for full story.

One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and U.S. President Donald Trump have announced plans to work together on making New York more affordable. The collaboration focuses on tackling high housing costs, improving access to essential services, and easing financial pressures on residents.

Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani & US President Trump to Work Together in Making New York Affordable

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and U.S. President Donald Trump have announced plans to collaborate on addressing New York’s affordability crisis. Their joint effort aims to tackle rising housing costs, expand access to essential services, and develop long-term strategies to ease the financial pressures faced by residents. The partnership marks a rare bipartisan move focused on improving quality of life in the city.

Zohran Mamdani and Trump Plan Collaboration to Improve Affordability in New York

Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani & US President Trump to Work Together in Making New York Affordable 

US President Donald Trump’s press secretary on Thursday (Nov 20) announced that a “communist” is coming to the White House, ahead of the visit of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Karoline Leavitt added that the election of Zohran Mamdani as the Mayor of New York City “speaks volumes” about the state of the Democratic Party. This comes after Trump agreed to meet with Mamdani on Friday after the US president took a U-turn, hinting at working together with him for the development of New York City.“It speaks volumes that tomorrow we have a communist coming to the White House, because that's who the Democrat Party elected as the mayor of the largest city in the country,” Leavitt told reporters.Leavitt added that the meeting shows that Trump is willing to meet anyone and try to do what is right on behalf of the American people, regardless of whether they live in blue states or red states.Trump “is willing to meet with anyone, and talk to anyone, and to try to do what's right on behalf of the American people, whether they live in blue states or red states — or blue cities,” she said.Mamdani, who identifies as a Democratic socialist, has rejected the claim that he is a communist. Announcing the meeting, Trump also called him a communist.In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president wrote, “Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran ‘Kwame’ Mamdani, has asked for a meeting. We have agreed that this meeting will take place at the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st. Further details to follow!”Meanwhile, Mamdani, who has vowed to make the city “Trump-proof”, said that he was willing to work with anyone to benefit New Yorkers.“I know that for tens of thousands of New Yorkers, this meeting is between two very different candidates who they voted for the same reason. They wanted a leader who would take on the cost-of-living crisis that makes it impossible for working people to afford living in this city,” Mamdani told reporters on Thursday. He added that he plans to focus on affordability during his meeting with Trump.

Leavitt added that the meeting shows that Trump is willing to meet anyone and try to do what is right on behalf of the American people, regardless of whether they live in blue states or red states.

US President Donald Trump’s press secretary on Thursday (Nov 20) announced that a “communist” is coming to the White House, ahead of the visit of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Karoline Leavitt added that the election of Zohran Mamdani as the Mayor of New York City “speaks volumes” about the state of the Democratic Party. This comes after Trump agreed to meet with Mamdani on Friday after the US president took a U-turn, hinting at working together with him for the development of New York City. “It speaks volumes that tomorrow we have a communist coming to the White House, because that's who the Democrat Party elected as the mayor of the largest city in the country,” Leavitt told reporters. Leavitt added that the meeting shows that Trump is willing to meet anyone and try to do what is right on behalf of the American people, regardless of whether they live in blue states or red states. Trump “is willing to meet with anyone, and talk to anyone, and to try to do what's right on behalf of the American people, whether they live in blue states or red states — or blue cities,” she said. Mamdani, who identifies as a Democratic socialist, has rejected the claim that he is a communist. Announcing the meeting, Trump also called him a communist. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president wrote, “Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran ‘Kwame’ Mamdani, has asked for a meeting. We have agreed that this meeting will take place at the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st. Further details to follow!” Meanwhile, Mamdani, who has vowed to make the city “Trump-proof”, said that he was willing to work with anyone to benefit New Yorkers. “I know that for tens of thousands of New Yorkers, this meeting is between two very different candidates who they voted for the same reason. They wanted a leader who would take on the cost-of-living crisis that makes it impossible for working people to afford living in this city,” Mamdani told reporters on Thursday. He added that he plans to focus on affordability during his meeting with Trump.

Leavitt added that the meeting shows that Trump is willing to meet anyone and try to do what is right on behalf of the American people, regardless of whether they live in blue states or red states.

‘Communist coming to White House’: Karoline Leavitt takes a dig at Mamdani ahead of Trump meet

Following Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory as New York City’s council member, former President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to meet him. The unexpected overture comes amid political recalibrations after Mamdani’s landmark win, highlighting shifts in local and national political dynamics. Analysts say the meeting could influence future collaborations and party strategies in NYC and beyond.

Trump Softens to Meeting With Mamdani After Historic NYC Win

US President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, accused newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani of hating "the Indian population”. During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population."&nbsp;He said that Mamdani should instead focus on "safe streets, clean streets, reasonable taxes," and suggested that the city could prosper "without government intervention."&nbsp;The 34-year-old is New York's first Indian-origin, South Asian, Muslim, and the youngest mayor. His mother, Mira Nair, is an India-American filmmaker.&nbsp;Mamdani and his stand on Indians&nbsp;A video of New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrating Diwali has resurfaced on the internet. The video has created a buzz as netizens noticed the Indian-origin Muslim man, whose mother Mira Nair is a Hindu, was wearing a kalawa-like thread on his wrist. In the video, Mamdani was seen with content creator Komal Nambiar dancing on Bollywood beats. The duo was seen holding a piece of sweet in their hands, and Mamdani was seen wearing what appeared to be ‘kalawa’. It is a red-yellow thread that is worn for protection, as per Hindu rituals.&nbsp;It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage. Mamdani, who is the son of the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, visited Flushing, Queens, to offer prayers at the city’s two temples. During his visit, Mamdani said he was proud of being the first Indian-American mayor of NYC (Elections are scheduled for November 4 this year) and vowed that he would oppose federal immigration enforcement and improve multilingual communication throughout the city.&nbsp;"I'm proud of my Hindu heritage, I'm proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I'm proud to hold all of those things together," Mamdani was quoted as saying by NepYork, a New York-based news portal.&nbsp;"I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices," Mamdani further told the reporters present there. Even on his victory day on November 4, Mamdani was seen wearing a kalawa on his right hand.

During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population.

US President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, accused newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani of hating "the Indian population”. During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population." He said that Mamdani should instead focus on "safe streets, clean streets, reasonable taxes," and suggested that the city could prosper "without government intervention." The 34-year-old is New York's first Indian-origin, South Asian, Muslim, and the youngest mayor. His mother, Mira Nair, is an India-American filmmaker. Mamdani and his stand on Indians A video of New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrating Diwali has resurfaced on the internet. The video has created a buzz as netizens noticed the Indian-origin Muslim man, whose mother Mira Nair is a Hindu, was wearing a kalawa-like thread on his wrist. In the video, Mamdani was seen with content creator Komal Nambiar dancing on Bollywood beats. The duo was seen holding a piece of sweet in their hands, and Mamdani was seen wearing what appeared to be ‘kalawa’. It is a red-yellow thread that is worn for protection, as per Hindu rituals. It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage. Mamdani, who is the son of the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, visited Flushing, Queens, to offer prayers at the city’s two temples. During his visit, Mamdani said he was proud of being the first Indian-American mayor of NYC (Elections are scheduled for November 4 this year) and vowed that he would oppose federal immigration enforcement and improve multilingual communication throughout the city. "I'm proud of my Hindu heritage, I'm proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I'm proud to hold all of those things together," Mamdani was quoted as saying by NepYork, a New York-based news portal. "I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices," Mamdani further told the reporters present there. Even on his victory day on November 4, Mamdani was seen wearing a kalawa on his right hand.

During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population."

Does Zohran Mamdani hate Indians? Trump’s son accused India-origin NYC mayor of being ‘a socialist who hates Indian population’

The internet has gone gaga over a new picture of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared by Kushal Byatnal, the Indian-origin entrepreneur &amp; and CEO of fintech company Extend. Posting the picture on X, Byatnal said that his office in NYC is "directly across the street" from the campaign headquarters of Mamdani. In the picture, Mamdani was seen sitting opposite to US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Internet cannot keep calm as the two Democrats were seen having a “deep debate.”&nbsp;“Our office is directly across the street from Mamdani's campaign HQ. We looked over after standup today and surprise, Elizabeth Warren and Mamdani in a deep debate,” the CEO wrote on X. He added that the team was “tempted to put up a sign petitioning for Extend to take over doc processing for NYC,” a reference to the company’s business in digital documentation tools.&nbsp;Social media users left a range of comments on the post. A user said, it is “typical indian neighbour behaviour lol”, while other one said that Mamdani should not be having conversation with Warren as her policies do not work for NYC. A few other users wanted to know about the conversation between the two. A few users also wanted the conversation to be around contesting the Presidential Elections.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Byatnal also shared an update and said that “the blinds are all closed this morning.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251114/image-1763101140129.png"></figure><h2><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251114/image-1763101187413.png"></h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">update: the blinds are all closed this morning <a href="https://t.co/biFGfyc4wG">https://t.co/biFGfyc4wG</a> <a href="https://t.co/stGadLwKpF">pic.twitter.com/stGadLwKpF</a>&mdash; Kushal Byatnal (@kushalbyatnal) <a href="https://twitter.com/kushalbyatnal/status/1989006865015976429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Zohran Mamdani's victory</h2>Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century.&nbsp;After his victory, he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. The transition team includes former deputy mayors Maria Torres-Springer and Melanie Hartzog, former FTC Chair Lina Khan, and United Way of New York City CEO Grace Bonilla. Meanwhile, Mamdani's first outing after win was with US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese restaurant called Laliguras Bistro. Images of two having momos, chilli chicken and chai (tea) went viral!

A photo of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chatting with Senator Elizabeth Warren, shared by entrepreneur Kushal Byatnal, went viral. Taken from his office across the street, the picture sparked social media buzz, jokes, and speculation about their conversation

The internet has gone gaga over a new picture of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared by Kushal Byatnal, the Indian-origin entrepreneur & and CEO of fintech company Extend. Posting the picture on X, Byatnal said that his office in NYC is "directly across the street" from the campaign headquarters of Mamdani. In the picture, Mamdani was seen sitting opposite to US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Internet cannot keep calm as the two Democrats were seen having a “deep debate.” “Our office is directly across the street from Mamdani's campaign HQ. We looked over after standup today and surprise, Elizabeth Warren and Mamdani in a deep debate,” the CEO wrote on X. He added that the team was “tempted to put up a sign petitioning for Extend to take over doc processing for NYC,” a reference to the company’s business in digital documentation tools. Social media users left a range of comments on the post. A user said, it is “typical indian neighbour behaviour lol”, while other one said that Mamdani should not be having conversation with Warren as her policies do not work for NYC. A few other users wanted to know about the conversation between the two. A few users also wanted the conversation to be around contesting the Presidential Elections. Meanwhile, Byatnal also shared an update and said that “the blinds are all closed this morning.”

A photo of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chatting with Senator Elizabeth Warren, shared by entrepreneur Kushal Byatnal, went viral. Taken from his office across the street, the picture sparked social media buzz, jokes, and speculation about their conversation

Indian-origin CEO clicks Mamdani, Elizabeth Warren from office window - Internet says 'typical neighbour behaviour'

As Donald Trump’s perceived pro-Pakistan stance stirs unease, Indian-American voters appear to be drifting toward Democrats. MAGA insiders blame anti-India rhetoric for Zohran Mamdani’s shock win, signaling a deeper political realignment ahead of the elections.


Trump's Pro-Pakistan Tilt Alienating Indian-American Voters?

As per the New York state constitution, the governor has the power to remove the mayor and other local officials from office.

As per the New York state constitution, the governor has the power to remove the mayor and other local officials from office.

Zohran Mamdani to be removed as New York mayor? Maybe, if this Trump ally wins the governor’s election

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's newly elected mayor, has one strong critic - US President Donald Trump. The American president, even hours before the polls, urged New Yorkers not to vote for the Indian-origin Muslim candidate, who became the youngest mayor of America's largest city after a century. But the intense poll campaign of the socialist and the massive fanbase he created online, especially among youngsters, still voted for him. The 34-year-old was announced the winner of the election on November 4. He is expected to take office on January 1, 2026.&nbsp;Amid all this, a speculation has arisen - can Mamdani be removed from the position or ousted? This came after Trump's ally, Elise Stefanik, formally announced her entry in the gubernatorial race for New York. She is running against New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the 2026 elections.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-to-get-1000-000-000-000-but-where-will-he-spend-it-as-he-doesn-t-live-like-a-billionaire-1762621794454">Elon Musk to get $1000, 000, 000, 000 BUT where will he spend it as he ‘doesn't live like a billionaire'?</a>&nbsp;Hochul was the person who endorsed Mamdani for the mayoral role of the city. And Stefanik is a vocal critic of both Hochul and Mamdani. She even termed Mamdani as “antisemite, jihadist, and communist." She also called Hochul the “worst governor in America" and New York “the most unaffordable state in the nation."&nbsp;Hence, if she gets elected as New York's new governor, Mamdani's problem will rise more than it is now. And chances are, he could even have been ousted from his role.&nbsp;How can Stefanik remove Mamdani (If she wins)?&nbsp;If Stefanik wins the 2026 elections, she can use a rare gubernatorial power to remove Mamdani. As per the New York state constitution, the governor has the power to remove the mayor and other local officials from office.&nbsp;“The mayor may be removed from office by the governor upon charges and after service upon him of a copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in his defence. Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend the mayor for a period not exceeding thirty days," as per the New York City Charter.&nbsp;Will that be an easy process?&nbsp;The process to remove the mayor from their position by the governor has formal legal steps. Charges must be lodged against the sitting mayor. The charges then get cross-examined, the mayor gets questioned, and then the removal could be done.

If Stefanik wins the 2026 elections, she can use a rare gubernatorial power to remove Mamdani. As per the New York state constitution, the governor has the power to remove the mayor and other local officials from office.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's newly elected mayor, has one strong critic - US President Donald Trump. The American president, even hours before the polls, urged New Yorkers not to vote for the Indian-origin Muslim candidate, who became the youngest mayor of America's largest city after a century. But the intense poll campaign of the socialist and the massive fanbase he created online, especially among youngsters, still voted for him. The 34-year-old was announced the winner of the election on November 4. He is expected to take office on January 1, 2026. Amid all this, a speculation has arisen - can Mamdani be removed from the position or ousted? This came after Trump's ally, Elise Stefanik, formally announced her entry in the gubernatorial race for New York. She is running against New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the 2026 elections. Also read: Elon Musk to get $1000, 000, 000, 000 BUT where will he spend it as he ‘doesn't live like a billionaire'? Hochul was the person who endorsed Mamdani for the mayoral role of the city. And Stefanik is a vocal critic of both Hochul and Mamdani. She even termed Mamdani as “antisemite, jihadist, and communist." She also called Hochul the “worst governor in America" and New York “the most unaffordable state in the nation." Hence, if she gets elected as New York's new governor, Mamdani's problem will rise more than it is now. And chances are, he could even have been ousted from his role. How can Stefanik remove Mamdani (If she wins)? If Stefanik wins the 2026 elections, she can use a rare gubernatorial power to remove Mamdani. As per the New York state constitution, the governor has the power to remove the mayor and other local officials from office. “The mayor may be removed from office by the governor upon charges and after service upon him of a copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in his defence. Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend the mayor for a period not exceeding thirty days," as per the New York City Charter. Will that be an easy process? The process to remove the mayor from their position by the governor has formal legal steps. Charges must be lodged against the sitting mayor. The charges then get cross-examined, the mayor gets questioned, and then the removal could be done.

If Stefanik wins the 2026 elections, she can use a rare gubernatorial power to remove Mamdani. As per the New York state constitution, the governor has the power to remove the mayor and other local officials from office.

Zohran Mamdani to be removed as New York mayor? Possible if this Trump ally wins the governor's race

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York Mayoral elections has created history. As posts related to him went viral on social media, Stereogum, a music magazine in the US, shared a 2017 email sent by Mamdani, when the NYC-mayor elect was a struggling rapper. In the mail, Mamdani has requested Stereogum to share his new song titled "Salaam". Mamdani wrote that the song is about how a Muslim man feels in America and what fears he/she has to encounter and why. He also shafted link of his song cloud. Responding to the mail dated March 2017, Stereogum spologised and said they had missed the mail. A similar screenshot of the same mail sent to Passion of the Weiss founder Jeff Weiss was also shared on social media.&nbsp;Mamdani's rap songs have gone viral after his victory. Earlier during the campaign another song titled "Nani" went viral. Mamdani, as rapper released songs under the moniker of Mr. Cardamom. He even showed his love for Bollywood music during his victory speech as 'Dhoom Machale' played while he was on the stage. In teh 2017 song Salaam, Mamdani praises the 'Holy Land Five' — five men convicted in 2008 of donating over $12 million to Palestinian terror outfit Hamas. Among other rap songs of Mamdani that have found an audience is also his first single released in 2015, 'Kanda (Chap Chap)', where &nbsp;pays homage to roti or chapati. &nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251108/image-1762590199550.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251108/image-1762590751579.png"></figure><h2>Zohran Mamdani's victory</h2>Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century.&nbsp;After his victory, he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. The transition team includes former deputy mayors Maria Torres-Springer and Melanie Hartzog, former FTC Chair Lina Khan, and United Way of New York City CEO Grace Bonilla. Meanwhile, Mamdani's first outing after win was with US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese restaurant called Laliguras Bistro. Images of two having momos, chilli chicken and chai (tea) went viral! &nbsp;

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For a long time, US President Donald Trump kept calling Zohran Mamdani, now mayor-elect of New York City, as “communist lunatic” who has a “grating voice and looks terrible.” Now he might have softened his stance as he hinted at helping Mamdani for the betterment of New York. However, he also said that Mamdani is off to a “bad start” as he delivered a very “angry speech” after his victory. Trump also said that the NYC-mayor elect should be very good to him as he will approve “a lot of things he needs.”

Zohran Mamdani’s old rap songs have resurfaced after his historic New York mayoral win. Music outlet Stereogum revealed a 2017 email where Mamdani, then a struggling rapper, promoted his song “Salaam.” Performing as Mr. Cardamom, he gained viral fame for tracks like “Nani” and “Kanda"

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York Mayoral elections has created history. As posts related to him went viral on social media, Stereogum, a music magazine in the US, shared a 2017 email sent by Mamdani, when the NYC-mayor elect was a struggling rapper. In the mail, Mamdani has requested Stereogum to share his new song titled "Salaam". Mamdani wrote that the song is about how a Muslim man feels in America and what fears he/she has to encounter and why. He also shafted link of his song cloud. Responding to the mail dated March 2017, Stereogum spologised and said they had missed the mail. A similar screenshot of the same mail sent to Passion of the Weiss founder Jeff Weiss was also shared on social media. Mamdani's rap songs have gone viral after his victory. Earlier during the campaign another song titled "Nani" went viral. Mamdani, as rapper released songs under the moniker of Mr. Cardamom. He even showed his love for Bollywood music during his victory speech as 'Dhoom Machale' played while he was on the stage. In teh 2017 song Salaam, Mamdani praises the 'Holy Land Five' — five men convicted in 2008 of donating over $12 million to Palestinian terror outfit Hamas. Among other rap songs of Mamdani that have found an audience is also his first single released in 2015, 'Kanda (Chap Chap)', where pays homage to roti or chapati. Zohran Mamdani's victory Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century. After his victory, he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. The transition team includes former deputy mayors Maria Torres-Springer and Melanie Hartzog, former FTC Chair Lina Khan, and United Way of New York City CEO Grace Bonilla. Meanwhile, Mamdani's first outing after win was with US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese restaurant called Laliguras Bistro. Images of two having momos, chilli chicken and chai (tea) went viral!

Zohran Mamdani’s old rap songs have resurfaced after his historic New York mayoral win. Music outlet Stereogum revealed a 2017 email where Mamdani, then a struggling rapper, promoted his song “Salaam.” Performing as Mr. Cardamom, he gained viral fame for tracks like “Nani” and “Kanda"

'Fear of Muslim in America...': Zohran Mamdani's 2017 email resurfaces - What was it about

A video of New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrating Diwali has resurfaced on the internet. The video has created a buzz as netizens noticed the Indian-origin Muslim man, whose mother Mira Nair is a Hindu, was wearing a kalawa-like thread on his wrist.&nbsp;In the video, Mamdani was seen with content creator Komal Nambiar dancing on Bollywood beats. The duo was seen holding a piece of sweet in their hands, and Mamdani was seen wearing what appeared to be ‘kalawa’. It is a red-yellow thread that is worn for protection, as per Hindu rituals.&nbsp;It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage. Mamdani, who is the son of the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, visited Flushing, Queens, to offer prayers at the city’s two temples. During his visit, Mamdani said he was proud of being the first Indian-American mayor of NYC (Elections are scheduled for November 4 this year) and vowed that he would oppose federal immigration enforcement and improve multilingual communication throughout the city.&nbsp;"I'm proud of my Hindu heritage, I'm proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I'm proud to hold all of those things together," Mamdani was quoted as saying by NepYork, a New York-based news portal.&nbsp;"I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices," Mamdani further told the reporters present there. Even on his victory day on November 4, Mamdani was seen wearing a kalawa on his right hand.

It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was proud of his Hindu heritage.

A video of New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrating Diwali has resurfaced on the internet. The video has created a buzz as netizens noticed the Indian-origin Muslim man, whose mother Mira Nair is a Hindu, was wearing a kalawa-like thread on his wrist. In the video, Mamdani was seen with content creator Komal Nambiar dancing on Bollywood beats. The duo was seen holding a piece of sweet in their hands, and Mamdani was seen wearing what appeared to be ‘kalawa’. It is a red-yellow thread that is worn for protection, as per Hindu rituals. It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage. Mamdani, who is the son of the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, visited Flushing, Queens, to offer prayers at the city’s two temples. During his visit, Mamdani said he was proud of being the first Indian-American mayor of NYC (Elections are scheduled for November 4 this year) and vowed that he would oppose federal immigration enforcement and improve multilingual communication throughout the city. "I'm proud of my Hindu heritage, I'm proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I'm proud to hold all of those things together," Mamdani was quoted as saying by NepYork, a New York-based news portal. "I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices," Mamdani further told the reporters present there. Even on his victory day on November 4, Mamdani was seen wearing a kalawa on his right hand.

It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage.

Zohran Mamdani wears ‘kalawa’? Buzz on internet over old video. But is it a big deal for Mira Nair’s son?

The newly elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is married to Rama Duwaji, a woman of Syrian descent. For many in Syria, that practically makes him family.That he's also a Muslim and a supporter of the Palestinian cause doesn't hurt either, and his election victory has inspired warm feelings and an outpouring of humour in the Arab world."I love how Syrians are now calling Zohran Mamdani our brother-in-law," wrote Karam Nachar, editor-in-chief of Al Jumhuriya, an independent Syrian media outlet."The poor man thought he was marrying one Syrian woman! No, habibi Zohran, you belong to the entire nation now."Mamdani's wife Duwaji, a 30-year-old illustrator and designer, was born in Texas to Syrian parents and grew up partly in Dubai. This has prompted many Syrians keen to share in the joy of his win to adopt him as one of their own.Abdel Karim Bakkar, a Syrian scholar with more than three million Facebook followers, said he was "thrilled that the new mayor of New York City is our brother-in-law, but even more thrilled that he speaks for the marginalised, the working class, and the poor".Uganda-born Mamdani will become New York City's first Muslim and socialist mayor when he takes office in January, and in his victory speech he responded to US President Donald Trump's anti-immigration platform by celebrating the Big Apple's diversity.<h2>Knafeh and bodega cats</h2>In a viral campaign video showing the 34-year-old addressing New Yorkers in fluent Levantine Arabic, he grins and pours himself a glass of mint tea: "Now, I know what you're thinking, I might look like your brother-in-law from Damascus."He savours a slice of Palestinian knafeh -- the syrupy dessert made of soft cheese and shredded pastry -- and pitches his candidacy to New York's immigrant communities."Even if I can't convince your uncle that the Knafeh Nabulsi from Steinway is better than the one in New Jersey, I promise to do everything I can to help you open your small business, pay your rent, and build your future here," he said.Another clip showed Mamdani at a bodega -- the small convenience stores in the city that are often owned by Arabs -- talking to a cat named Egypt and promising the shop owner a rent freeze in near-perfect Egyptian.In Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, 26-year-old Palestinian student Saleh, who did not give his last name, called Mamdani's win "incredible"."A Muslim mayor in a city with more Jewish residents than Tel Aviv, that's crazy," he said.<h2>‘A bit of hope’</h2>Rami Kukhun, another Nablus resident and humanitarian worker, said the election had given him "a bit of hope"."All the attention on Palestine... on what's happening in Gaza, might eventually lead to political outcomes that, directly or indirectly, benefit Palestinians," he said.In Iran, Mamdani's victory received wide coverage in local media, which highlighted his Shiite background -- the dominant branch of Islam in the country.Elsewhere in the region, some saw in Mamdani's mayoral feat an opportunity to reflect on politics in their own countries.In Tunisia, where critics accuse President Kais Saied of cracking down on civil liberties, former radio host Haythem El Mekki said Mamdani's remarks about welcoming migrants "would earn him twenty years in prison" along with "charges of conspiracy"."You have every right to denounce the hypocrisy, racism, and injustice of the West," El Mekki wrote to his 225,000 Facebook followers. "But ask yourself: do you and your country truly live up to those values?"Mamdani was born in Kampala and later lived in Cape Town, South Africa before migrating with his Indian parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, to the United States, where he became a citizen in 2018.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mamdani's wife Duwaji, a 30-year-old illustrator and designer, was born in Texas to Syrian parents and grew up partly in Dubai. This has prompted many Syrians keen to share in the joy of his win to adopt him as one of their own.

The newly elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is married to Rama Duwaji, a woman of Syrian descent. For many in Syria, that practically makes him family. That he's also a Muslim and a supporter of the Palestinian cause doesn't hurt either, and his election victory has inspired warm feelings and an outpouring of humour in the Arab world. "I love how Syrians are now calling Zohran Mamdani our brother-in-law," wrote Karam Nachar, editor-in-chief of Al Jumhuriya, an independent Syrian media outlet. "The poor man thought he was marrying one Syrian woman! No, habibi Zohran, you belong to the entire nation now." Mamdani's wife Duwaji, a 30-year-old illustrator and designer, was born in Texas to Syrian parents and grew up partly in Dubai. This has prompted many Syrians keen to share in the joy of his win to adopt him as one of their own. Abdel Karim Bakkar, a Syrian scholar with more than three million Facebook followers, said he was "thrilled that the new mayor of New York City is our brother-in-law, but even more thrilled that he speaks for the marginalised, the working class, and the poor". Uganda-born Mamdani will become New York City's first Muslim and socialist mayor when he takes office in January, and in his victory speech he responded to US President Donald Trump's anti-immigration platform by celebrating the Big Apple's diversity. Knafeh and bodega cats In a viral campaign video showing the 34-year-old addressing New Yorkers in fluent Levantine Arabic, he grins and pours himself a glass of mint tea: "Now, I know what you're thinking, I might look like your brother-in-law from Damascus." He savours a slice of Palestinian knafeh -- the syrupy dessert made of soft cheese and shredded pastry -- and pitches his candidacy to New York's immigrant communities. "Even if I can't convince your uncle that the Knafeh Nabulsi from Steinway is better than the one in New Jersey, I promise to do everything I can to help you open your small business, pay your rent, and build your future here," he said. Another clip showed Mamdani at a bodega -- the small convenience stores in the city that are often owned by Arabs -- talking to a cat named Egypt and promising the shop owner a rent freeze in near-perfect Egyptian. In Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, 26-year-old Palestinian student Saleh, who did not give his last name, called Mamdani's win "incredible". "A Muslim mayor in a city with more Jewish residents than Tel Aviv, that's crazy," he said. ‘A bit of hope’ Rami Kukhun, another Nablus resident and humanitarian worker, said the election had given him "a bit of hope". "All the attention on Palestine... on what's happening in Gaza, might eventually lead to political outcomes that, directly or indirectly, benefit Palestinians," he said. In Iran, Mamdani's victory received wide coverage in local media, which highlighted his Shiite background -- the dominant branch of Islam in the country. Elsewhere in the region, some saw in Mamdani's mayoral feat an opportunity to reflect on politics in their own countries. In Tunisia, where critics accuse President Kais Saied of cracking down on civil liberties, former radio host Haythem El Mekki said Mamdani's remarks about welcoming migrants "would earn him twenty years in prison" along with "charges of conspiracy". "You have every right to denounce the hypocrisy, racism, and injustice of the West," El Mekki wrote to his 225,000 Facebook followers. "But ask yourself: do you and your country truly live up to those values?" Mamdani was born in Kampala and later lived in Cape Town, South Africa before migrating with his Indian parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, to the United States, where he became a citizen in 2018. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mamdani's wife Duwaji, a 30-year-old illustrator and designer, was born in Texas to Syrian parents and grew up partly in Dubai. This has prompted many Syrians keen to share in the joy of his win to adopt him as one of their own.

'Our brother-in-law': Arab world welcomes Mamdani as New York's new mayor

Zohran Mamdani, New York's new mayor, is all over the internet for his charming personality and his gorgeous wife. But how many of you knew he met his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the dating platform Hinge? One can bet Hinge must have experienced a surge of new users after this news came out. Among all this, a woman has set the internet on fire after she claimed she once matched with Zohran but "rejected" him due to his height.&nbsp;The woman took to TikTok and posted a video with text - "Randomly remembered the time I matched with Zohran Mamdani on NYC Hinge a few years ago but didn't reply to him because his height was listed as 5'11 or 5'10."&nbsp;She said her younger self "knew" this meant that Zohran must be 5'9. This was in the context that men often lie about their height on dating apps (opinion of women on the internet, we are not saying anything!). She further wrote that her present self appreciates that he was "more honest than most guys on there". Not only this, she wrote in the caption - "Fumble of the century".&nbsp;The post got immense interaction on the internet as people got overwhelmed by the fact that the woman passed up a future major-city mayor over - for no reason.&nbsp;“Imagine fumbling the future Mayor of NYC because of his height," a TikTok user wrote.&nbsp;“I’m sure she cries herself to sleep most nights because this is exactly what I’d do," wrote another.&nbsp;Who is Zohran's wife? (Lucky woman!)&nbsp;Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria. The brilliant woman holds a BFA in Communication Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York.&nbsp;The couple married in 2025 at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”

Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria.

Zohran Mamdani, New York's new mayor, is all over the internet for his charming personality and his gorgeous wife. But how many of you knew he met his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the dating platform Hinge? One can bet Hinge must have experienced a surge of new users after this news came out. Among all this, a woman has set the internet on fire after she claimed she once matched with Zohran but "rejected" him due to his height. The woman took to TikTok and posted a video with text - "Randomly remembered the time I matched with Zohran Mamdani on NYC Hinge a few years ago but didn't reply to him because his height was listed as 5'11 or 5'10." She said her younger self "knew" this meant that Zohran must be 5'9. This was in the context that men often lie about their height on dating apps (opinion of women on the internet, we are not saying anything!). She further wrote that her present self appreciates that he was "more honest than most guys on there". Not only this, she wrote in the caption - "Fumble of the century". The post got immense interaction on the internet as people got overwhelmed by the fact that the woman passed up a future major-city mayor over - for no reason. “Imagine fumbling the future Mayor of NYC because of his height," a TikTok user wrote. “I’m sure she cries herself to sleep most nights because this is exactly what I’d do," wrote another. Who is Zohran's wife? (Lucky woman!) Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria. The brilliant woman holds a BFA in Communication Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York. The couple married in 2025 at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”

Zohran and his wife, Rama Duwaji, met on Hinge in 2021. She is a 27-year-old and is illustrator and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Damascus, Syria.

Woman claims she met Zohran Mamdani on Hinge but ‘didn't reply to him’. Here’s why

For a long time, US President Donald Trump kept calling Zohran Mamdani, now mayor-elect of New York City, as “communist lunatic” who has a “grating voice and looks terrible.” After his historic victory in the polls this week, Trump might have softened his stance towards Mamdani. In his first public reaction, he hinted at helping Mamdani even as he critisised Democrats for giving a chance to “communist” like him. However, a report suggested that Trump thinks differently of Mamdani. He has reportedly praised the 34-year-old politician as a “talented politician."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-srk-s-pose-to-dhoom-macchale-how-zohran-mamdani-used-bollywood-and-south-asian-language-culture-to-win-big-in-new-york-city-1762335898756">From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City</a>&nbsp;The NY Times quoted two unnamed people and said that Trump described Mamdani as a “talented politician, calling him slick and a good talker.” This comes as a major U-turn as Trump had warned about holding federal funds for NYC if they voted for Mamdani. However, he has now said that he might “help him a little bit maybe.” This also comes at the backdrop of Mamdani's first speech after victory wherein he said, “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” The US president called it a very “angry speech…certainly angry towards me.” He then advised the young politician to be nice to him. "You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," added Trump. Mamdani, on the other hand, said that he was ready to engage with US President Donald Trump to figure out how he can serve New York better. He said that though the White House has not congratulated him, he is ready to talk to Trump on the issue of cost of living.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-hasn-t-congratulated-me-mamdani-says-he-is-interested-in-meeting-trump-after-us-president-s-will-help-him-remark-1762424944747">'White House hasn't congratulated me': Mamdani says he's 'interested' in meeting Trump after US president's 'will help him' remark</a><h2>Zohran Mamdani's victory and aftermath</h2>Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century.&nbsp;&nbsp;After his victory, he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. Among them is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned her post as deputy mayor under outgoing mayor Eric Adams due to his engagement with Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Mamdani's first outing after win was with US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese restaurant called Laliguras Bistro. Images of two having momos, chilli chicken and chai (tea) went viral!&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303"> 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls</a>

Donald Trump, who once mocked Zohran Mamdani as a “communist lunatic,” has softened his stance after Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win. Calling him a “talented politician,” Trump hinted at helping him. Mamdani responded, saying he’s open to meeting Trump to discuss NY’s cost-of-living issues

For a long time, US President Donald Trump kept calling Zohran Mamdani, now mayor-elect of New York City, as “communist lunatic” who has a “grating voice and looks terrible.” After his historic victory in the polls this week, Trump might have softened his stance towards Mamdani. In his first public reaction, he hinted at helping Mamdani even as he critisised Democrats for giving a chance to “communist” like him. However, a report suggested that Trump thinks differently of Mamdani. He has reportedly praised the 34-year-old politician as a “talented politician." Read More | From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City The NY Times quoted two unnamed people and said that Trump described Mamdani as a “talented politician, calling him slick and a good talker.” This comes as a major U-turn as Trump had warned about holding federal funds for NYC if they voted for Mamdani. However, he has now said that he might “help him a little bit maybe.” This also comes at the backdrop of Mamdani's first speech after victory wherein he said, “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” The US president called it a very “angry speech…certainly angry towards me.” He then advised the young politician to be nice to him. "You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," added Trump. Mamdani, on the other hand, said that he was ready to engage with US President Donald Trump to figure out how he can serve New York better. He said that though the White House has not congratulated him, he is ready to talk to Trump on the issue of cost of living. Read More | 'White House hasn't congratulated me': Mamdani says he's 'interested' in meeting Trump after US president's 'will help him' remark Zohran Mamdani's victory and aftermath Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century. After his victory, he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. Among them is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned her post as deputy mayor under outgoing mayor Eric Adams due to his engagement with Trump. Meanwhile, Mamdani's first outing after win was with US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese restaurant called Laliguras Bistro. Images of two having momos, chilli chicken and chai (tea) went viral! Read More | 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls

Donald Trump, who once mocked Zohran Mamdani as a “communist lunatic,” has softened his stance after Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win. Calling him a “talented politician,” Trump hinted at helping him. Mamdani responded, saying he’s open to meeting Trump to discuss NY’s cost-of-living issues

Not 'communist lunatic' but 'talented politician': Trump praised Mamdani in private conversations? What we know

The New York City mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, announced a transition team to help enact what he called the city’s most ambitious policy platform in a generation. Right after his mayoral race win, Mamdani vowed to get right to work as he prepares to take office on January 1.


Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty

New York has finally got its new mayor - Zohran Mamdani. He is a socialist, the first Indian-origin, first Muslim, and the youngest mayor of the City. His election campaign had a vast impact not only on New Yorkers but also outside America. Choosing a South Asian person, a Muslim person in New York, is a huge deal. And the person who was behind Mamdani's poll campaign success is Maya Handa - his campaign manager.&nbsp;Handa and her team's effort resulted in the historical win of Mamdani in the mayoral election on November 4 - despite the constant effort of the US President Donald Trump, who urged Americans multiple times not to vote for Mamdani.&nbsp;After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over Mamdani's poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor. By that time, she had already worked with Mamdani during his tenure in the New York State Assembly.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rama-duwaji-s-outfit-at-zohran-mamdani-s-victory-bash-had-a-message-that-not-many-talked-about-1762436223637">Rama Duwaji's outfit at Zohran Mamdani's victory bash had a message that not many talked about</a>&nbsp;A New York Times report said that Handa has a strong record of managing progressive campaigns. She has previously worked with the Working Families Party, a key progressive force in New York City politics.&nbsp;The extravaganza campaign, focused heavily on Gen-Z, paid off as over two million New Yorkers cast their ballots. In the previous election, around 1.1 million voters turned in.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/zohran-mamdani-and-wife-rama-duwaji-s-love-story-might-restore-your-faith-in-dating-apps-1751008624066">Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji's love story might restore your faith in dating apps</a>&nbsp;"To my campaign team, who believed when no one else did and who took an electoral project and turned it into so much more: I will never be able to express the depth of my gratitude. You can sleep now," said Mamdani in his victory speech.

After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over the Mamdani poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor. 

New York has finally got its new mayor - Zohran Mamdani. He is a socialist, the first Indian-origin, first Muslim, and the youngest mayor of the City. His election campaign had a vast impact not only on New Yorkers but also outside America. Choosing a South Asian person, a Muslim person in New York, is a huge deal. And the person who was behind Mamdani's poll campaign success is Maya Handa - his campaign manager. Handa and her team's effort resulted in the historical win of Mamdani in the mayoral election on November 4 - despite the constant effort of the US President Donald Trump, who urged Americans multiple times not to vote for Mamdani. After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over Mamdani's poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor. By that time, she had already worked with Mamdani during his tenure in the New York State Assembly. Also read: Rama Duwaji's outfit at Zohran Mamdani's victory bash had a message that not many talked about A New York Times report said that Handa has a strong record of managing progressive campaigns. She has previously worked with the Working Families Party, a key progressive force in New York City politics. The extravaganza campaign, focused heavily on Gen-Z, paid off as over two million New Yorkers cast their ballots. In the previous election, around 1.1 million voters turned in. Also read: Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji's love story might restore your faith in dating apps "To my campaign team, who believed when no one else did and who took an electoral project and turned it into so much more: I will never be able to express the depth of my gratitude. You can sleep now," said Mamdani in his victory speech.

After the election results, Handa has gained global recognition for her extraordinary efforts. She took over Mamdani's poll campaign from Elise Bisgaard-Church after the 34-year-old moved into the role of chief advisor.&nbsp;

Behind Zohran Mamdani's historic win is a woman. Hint: It's not his wife

Her outfit not only echoed her husband pro-Palestine stance but also promoted local fashion.

Her outfit not only echoed her husband's pro-Palestine stance but also promoted local fashion.

Rama Duwaji's outfit at Zohran Mamdani's victory bash had a message that not many talked about

Fox News host Jesse Watters on air blamed ‘single girls’ of New York for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, which he termed as a &nbsp;‘socialist takeover’ of New York City. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani secured 50.4 per cent of the vote, compared to the independent candidate Andrew Cuomo at 41-42 per cent, and Republican candidate Curtis Silwa secured 7 per cent.While speaking on the show ‘The Five’, Watters made bizarre comments that young ‘single women’ who live in a tiny apartment and study social sciences and can't get ahead in the job market are the driving force behind Mamdani's victory.“So you are in a tiny apartment, and the apartment is getting really expensive because all of these migrants are here now. And it's also expensive because of the Green New Deal, so your utilities are high, and you've got the wrong degree…You should have gotten a degree in something like chemistry, biology, finance, computer science — something useful in this high-tech AI economy. No, you got a degree in, like, Southeast Asian feminist literature. And you’re wondering why you can’t advance in this economy,” said Watters, who himself studied History.&nbsp;Notably, Jesse Watters and JD Vance were in murky waters during the 2024 Presidential election due to their comments that the country is run by miserable Democrats, oligarchs and cat ladies who made terrible life choices and want the country to do the same too.<h2>Democratic voter base</h2>According to a voter poll by Associated Press, young women indeed voted for Mamdani as well as other Democratic candidates such as Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. According to the Voter Poll conducted by SSRS, nearly 80 per cent of New Yorkers who are less than 29 years old have voted for Mamdani. He also had a significant voter base among 30 and 44-year-olds. He also secured more than 50 per cent votes among Black, Hispanic and Latino and Asian New Yorkers.&nbsp;

Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked controversy by blaming ‘single girls’ and young women voters for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City, calling it a ‘socialist takeover’. Mamdani won with 50.4% of the votes, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.

Fox News host Jesse Watters on air blamed ‘single girls’ of New York for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, which he termed as a ‘socialist takeover’ of New York City. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani secured 50.4 per cent of the vote, compared to the independent candidate Andrew Cuomo at 41-42 per cent, and Republican candidate Curtis Silwa secured 7 per cent. While speaking on the show ‘The Five’, Watters made bizarre comments that young ‘single women’ who live in a tiny apartment and study social sciences and can't get ahead in the job market are the driving force behind Mamdani's victory. “So you are in a tiny apartment, and the apartment is getting really expensive because all of these migrants are here now. And it's also expensive because of the Green New Deal, so your utilities are high, and you've got the wrong degree…You should have gotten a degree in something like chemistry, biology, finance, computer science — something useful in this high-tech AI economy. No, you got a degree in, like, Southeast Asian feminist literature. And you’re wondering why you can’t advance in this economy,” said Watters, who himself studied History. Notably, Jesse Watters and JD Vance were in murky waters during the 2024 Presidential election due to their comments that the country is run by miserable Democrats, oligarchs and cat ladies who made terrible life choices and want the country to do the same too. Democratic voter base According to a voter poll by Associated Press, young women indeed voted for Mamdani as well as other Democratic candidates such as Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. According to the Voter Poll conducted by SSRS, nearly 80 per cent of New Yorkers who are less than 29 years old have voted for Mamdani. He also had a significant voter base among 30 and 44-year-olds. He also secured more than 50 per cent votes among Black, Hispanic and Latino and Asian New Yorkers.

Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked controversy by blaming ‘single girls’ and young women voters for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City, calling it a ‘socialist takeover’. Mamdani won with 50.4% of the votes, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.

Fox News host Jesse Watters blames single women for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday (Nov 6) said that he was ready to engage with US President Donald Trump to figure out how he can serve New York better. He said that though the White House has not congratulated him, he is ready to talk to Trump on the issue of cost of living. The Muslim-American lawmaker joked at a briefing that the "White House hasn't reached out to congratulate me."&nbsp;"I continue to be interested in having a conversation with President Trump on the ways in which we can work together to serve New Yorkers,” he said suggesting “delivering on his campaign promises around cost of living” as one. “I think the lesson for the president is that it's not enough to diagnose the crisis in working class Americans lives. You have to deliver on addressing that crisis.” After winning on promises to make city bus travel free, control rents and offer free childcare, Mamdani said “what scares Republicans across the country is the fact that we will actually deliver on this agenda.”&nbsp;Mamdani's remark came after he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. Among them is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned her post as deputy mayor under outgoing mayor Eric Adams due to his engagement with Trump. Mamdani in his first speech had hit out at Trump and said, “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.”<h2>Trump has an advice for 'angry' Zohran Mamdani</h2>Reacting to the first address by Mamdani, Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump.

NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he’s ready to work with President Trump to serve New Yorkers and tackle the cost-of-living crisis, joking the White House hasn’t congratulated him. Trump earlier called Mamdani’s speech “angry,” warned him to “be nice,” and claimed he’s off to a bad start.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday (Nov 6) said that he was ready to engage with US President Donald Trump to figure out how he can serve New York better. He said that though the White House has not congratulated him, he is ready to talk to Trump on the issue of cost of living. The Muslim-American lawmaker joked at a briefing that the "White House hasn't reached out to congratulate me." "I continue to be interested in having a conversation with President Trump on the ways in which we can work together to serve New Yorkers,” he said suggesting “delivering on his campaign promises around cost of living” as one. “I think the lesson for the president is that it's not enough to diagnose the crisis in working class Americans lives. You have to deliver on addressing that crisis.” After winning on promises to make city bus travel free, control rents and offer free childcare, Mamdani said “what scares Republicans across the country is the fact that we will actually deliver on this agenda.” Mamdani's remark came after he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. Among them is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned her post as deputy mayor under outgoing mayor Eric Adams due to his engagement with Trump. Mamdani in his first speech had hit out at Trump and said, “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” Trump has an advice for 'angry' Zohran Mamdani Reacting to the first address by Mamdani, Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump.

NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he’s ready to work with President Trump to serve New Yorkers and tackle the cost-of-living crisis, joking the White House hasn’t congratulated him. Trump earlier called Mamdani’s speech “angry,” warned him to “be nice,” and claimed he’s off to a bad start.

'White House hasn't congratulated me': Mamdani says he's 'interested' in meeting Trump after US president's 'will help him' remark

A day after Zoharan Mamdani's historic victory, a Jewish day school in Brooklyn was targeted with a painting of red Hakenkreuz symbols on the pillars and windows of the building. Reacting to the incident, New York's Mayor-elect called the act of vandalism "disgusting and heartbreaking" and said antisemitism has no place in our beautiful city. Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, Mamdani on social media platform X wrote, "As Mayor, I will always stand steadfast with our Jewish neighbours to root the scourge of antisemitism out of our city."Police said security staff called 911 after finding the hateful symbols painted in red on the pillars and windows of Megen David Yeshiva on McDonald Avenue near Avenue S in Gravesend around 6:30 am.Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva.New York is home to the largest Jewish community in the world after Israel, making up around 14 per cent of the city's total population.During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination.“We will build a city hall that stands steadfast alongside Jewish New Yorkers and does not waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism, where the more than 1 million Muslims know that they belong, not just in the five boroughs of this city, but in the halls of power,” he declared.However, Mamdani faced Islamophobic jabs and anti-immigrant slurs after denouncing Israel and showing open support for Palestine during his campaign trail.While he condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, He was resolute in his criticism of Israeli military operations in Gaza, even to the extent of calling it genocide of Palestinians.

During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination.

A day after Zoharan Mamdani's historic victory, a Jewish day school in Brooklyn was targeted with a painting of red Hakenkreuz symbols on the pillars and windows of the building. Reacting to the incident, New York's Mayor-elect called the act of vandalism "disgusting and heartbreaking" and said antisemitism has no place in our beautiful city. Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, Mamdani on social media platform X wrote, "As Mayor, I will always stand steadfast with our Jewish neighbours to root the scourge of antisemitism out of our city." Police said security staff called 911 after finding the hateful symbols painted in red on the pillars and windows of Megen David Yeshiva on McDonald Avenue near Avenue S in Gravesend around 6:30 am. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva. New York is home to the largest Jewish community in the world after Israel, making up around 14 per cent of the city's total population. During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination. “We will build a city hall that stands steadfast alongside Jewish New Yorkers and does not waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism, where the more than 1 million Muslims know that they belong, not just in the five boroughs of this city, but in the halls of power,” he declared. However, Mamdani faced Islamophobic jabs and anti-immigrant slurs after denouncing Israel and showing open support for Palestine during his campaign trail. While he condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, He was resolute in his criticism of Israeli military operations in Gaza, even to the extent of calling it genocide of Palestinians.

During his victory speech, Mamdani vowed to protect New Yorkers of all faiths and condemned all kinds of racial and antisemitic discrimination.

'Heartbreaking act of antisemitism': NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani condemns Hakenkreuz graffiti at Jewish school

Reacting to the first address by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” Mamdani had said.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump.</blockquote>Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-lost-sovereignty-will-help-them-trump-confused-after-mamdani-s-win-slams-communist-mayor-of-nyc-then-breaks-into-dance-moves-1762393395348">'We lost sovereignty... will help them’: Trump confused after Mamdani’s win, slams ‘communist mayor of NYC,’ then breaks into dance moves</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Trump slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. “Their party installed a communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation. Remember, I used to say we’ll never have a socialist elected to any post in our country? Well, we skipped the socialists, we put in the communists instead," the US President said. “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out. And we'll help them. We'll help them," he also said.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303"> 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls</a><h2>Zohran Mamdani's speech&nbsp;</h2>After winning NYC Mayoral polls, Mamdani addressed his enthusiastic supporters and said that New York will be the light in in political darkness of the US. From first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Bollywood, Mamdani's speech encapsulated what his campaign showed for so long - he is in New York for immigrants and he is not the one to run away from his identity. Amid loud cheers as he finished his speech, Bollywood song ‘Dhoom Macchale’ played in background!&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-srk-s-pose-to-dhoom-macchale-how-zohran-mamdani-used-bollywood-and-south-asian-language-culture-to-win-big-in-new-york-city-1762335898756">From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City</a>&nbsp;Thanking the voters for the mandate, Mamdani said that New York will be a city of immigrants. “New York will remain the city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, clearly led by an immigrant," he said. Quoting Nehru, Mamdani said, “Standing before you, I’m reminded of Jawaharlal Nehru’s words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city’s cost-of-living crisis.”

Trump called Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech “very angry” and warned him to “be nice” as he controls key approvals. Earlier, Trump mocked Democrats, called Mamdani a “communist,” then said he’d “help him.” Mamdani’s speech celebrated immigrants and quoted Nehru, ending with “Dhoom Machale.”

Reacting to the first address by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump said that it was a very “angry speech.” Speaking to Fox News in an interview, Trump said that Mamdani's speech showed his anger towards the US president. He also advised Mamdani to be good to him. Trump had earlier warned that he would restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious. The POTUS claimed that Mamdani is off to a “bad start.” In his speech in Miami, Trump even hinted at helping Mamdani because he wants New York to do good. Trump's reaction came after Mamdani directly addressed him in his speech. “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” Mamdani had said. “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start," said Trump. Read More | 'We lost sovereignty... will help them’: Trump confused after Mamdani’s win, slams ‘communist mayor of NYC,’ then breaks into dance moves Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Trump slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. “Their party installed a communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation. Remember, I used to say we’ll never have a socialist elected to any post in our country? Well, we skipped the socialists, we put in the communists instead," the US President said. “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out. And we'll help them. We'll help them," he also said. Read More | 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls Zohran Mamdani's speech After winning NYC Mayoral polls, Mamdani addressed his enthusiastic supporters and said that New York will be the light in in political darkness of the US. From first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Bollywood, Mamdani's speech encapsulated what his campaign showed for so long - he is in New York for immigrants and he is not the one to run away from his identity. Amid loud cheers as he finished his speech, Bollywood song ‘Dhoom Macchale’ played in background! Read More | From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City Thanking the voters for the mandate, Mamdani said that New York will be a city of immigrants. “New York will remain the city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, clearly led by an immigrant," he said. Quoting Nehru, Mamdani said, “Standing before you, I’m reminded of Jawaharlal Nehru’s words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city’s cost-of-living crisis.”

Trump called Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech “very angry” and warned him to “be nice” as he controls key approvals. Earlier, Trump mocked Democrats, called Mamdani a “communist,” then said he’d “help him.” Mamdani’s speech celebrated immigrants and quoted Nehru, ending with “Dhoom Machale.”

'I am the one to approve...': Trump has an advice for 'angry' Zohran Mamdani after his 'turn the volume up' dare

Left-leaning journalist Van Jones, commenting on the New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, said he was unimpressed with the speech; he was a lot more embracing during the campaign trail and missed an opportunity to bring more people on his side with the speech. The "warm, open" Mamdani we have seen during the race to New York City mayoral polls seemed to have "disappeared" right after the polls were called in his favour, the CNN commentator observed.&nbsp;The city councilman of Ugandan and Indian origins had a "character switch" immediately after the results were called, the left-leaning commentator said during a CNN show, clips of which have gone viral on social media in the US. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva.&nbsp;Jones further said Mamdani's tone in the victory speech left many people confused about whether he was going to include them. “Is he going to be more of a class warrior even in office? I think he missed an opportunity to open up and bring more people under his umbrella.” "I think he missed an opportunity. I think Mamdani, that we saw during the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot more warm, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech". "I think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way he was almost yelling way different from the Mamdani we have seen on TikTok and the great interviews and stuff like that," the former advisor to US President Barack Obama said during the programme. The Mayor-elect, in his victory speech, took a confrontational tone against US President Trump, saying, “Donald Trump, since I know you are watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!”<h2>Trump reacts to Mamdani's remarks</h2>Referring to Mamdani's remarks, the US president said, “I think he should be very nice to me, I am the one who has to approve a lot of things coming to him.”"I want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed. I don't want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed," the Republican whose celebrity is tied to the city said. "I think he's off to a bad start", Trump said and advised that Mamdani should reach out to Washington."

Left-leaning journalist ’s Van Jones criticized Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech, calling it sharp and less inclusive than his campaign tone. He said Mamdani “missed an opportunity” to unite people. Mamdani’s fiery remarks at Trump drew a response from US president as well.

Left-leaning journalist Van Jones, commenting on the New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, said he was unimpressed with the speech; he was a lot more embracing during the campaign trail and missed an opportunity to bring more people on his side with the speech. The "warm, open" Mamdani we have seen during the race to New York City mayoral polls seemed to have "disappeared" right after the polls were called in his favour, the CNN commentator observed. The city councilman of Ugandan and Indian origins had a "character switch" immediately after the results were called, the left-leaning commentator said during a CNN show, clips of which have gone viral on social media in the US. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist, became the youngest Mayor of New York following his victory in a fiercely fought election, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Silva. Jones further said Mamdani's tone in the victory speech left many people confused about whether he was going to include them. “Is he going to be more of a class warrior even in office? I think he missed an opportunity to open up and bring more people under his umbrella.” "I think he missed an opportunity. I think Mamdani, that we saw during the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot more warm, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech". "I think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way he was almost yelling way different from the Mamdani we have seen on TikTok and the great interviews and stuff like that," the former advisor to US President Barack Obama said during the programme. The Mayor-elect, in his victory speech, took a confrontational tone against US President Trump, saying, “Donald Trump, since I know you are watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!” Trump reacts to Mamdani's remarks Referring to Mamdani's remarks, the US president said, “I think he should be very nice to me, I am the one who has to approve a lot of things coming to him.”"I want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed. I don't want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed," the Republican whose celebrity is tied to the city said. "I think he's off to a bad start", Trump said and advised that Mamdani should reach out to Washington."

Left-leaning journalist ’s Van Jones criticized Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech, calling it sharp and less inclusive than his campaign tone. He said Mamdani “missed an opportunity” to unite people. Mamdani’s fiery remarks at Trump drew a response from US president as well.

'He missed an opportunity': US journalist slams Mamdani's 'yelling' speech after NY mayoral win

New York City’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a powerful message in his victory speech, directly addressing U.S. President Donald Trump. 
In a moving moment, Mamdani told supporters that “New York will be a light in a moment of political darkness,” pledging to make the city a symbol of hope, unity, and progressive values.

Zohran Mamdani faces a daunting task: Making New York affordable

United States President Donald Trump finally reacted to the spectacular victory registered by Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the New York Mayoral Elections on Nov 4. Speaking in Miami at the America Business Forum, Trump fearmongered about communism in New York, then slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He also slammed New Yorkers for choosing communism over common sense. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. Earlier, taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “And so it begins.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">JUST IN: President Trump 🇺🇸 Seen here doing the FAMOUS TRUMP DANCE at the American Business Forum in Miami on the one-year anniversary of his historic electoral victory. “We&#39;re gathered today on the 1 year anniversary of the single most consequential election victory in… <a href="https://t.co/JkGE58z4eJ">pic.twitter.com/JkGE58z4eJ</a>&mdash; SANTINO (@MichaelSCollura) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelSCollura/status/1986261569697964490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303"> 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani's four-word message for Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls</a>&nbsp;Repeating his criticism of Mamdani, Trump in Miami called him “communist.” “If you want to see what Congressional Democrats wish to do to America, just look at the results of yesterday’s election in New York," Trump said. “Their party installed a communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation. Remember, I used to say we’ll never have a socialist elected to any post in our country? Well, we skipped the socialists, we put in the communists instead," the US President said. He warned that Miami "will soon be the refuge for those fleeing communism in New York." He also said that “the communist, Marxist socialists and globalists” had their chance, and they delivered "nothing but disaster." "We lost a little bit of sovereignty last night in New York, but we'll take care of it," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 Trump on Mamdani’s victory: “We lost a bit of sovereignty in New York… but we’ll get it back, don’t worry.” One vote clearly shook them. 🗳️👀 <a href="https://t.co/gbakqc0PLC">pic.twitter.com/gbakqc0PLC</a>&mdash; SilencedSirs◼️ (@SilentlySirs) <a href="https://twitter.com/SilentlySirs/status/1986162996301996363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-srk-s-pose-to-dhoom-macchale-how-zohran-mamdani-used-bollywood-and-south-asian-language-culture-to-win-big-in-new-york-city-1762335898756">From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City</a>&nbsp;Changing his tunes, he said that he wants New York to be successful. “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out. And we'll help them. We'll help them.” Beating his own trumpet, Trump on the first anniversary of his election win over Democrat Kamala Harris, said that his administration rescued the economy, regained the liberty, and saved the country “on that magnificent night 365 days ago.” In a post after Mamdani's win, Trump had quoted pollsters and said that Democrats lost because of shutdown and because he was not on the ballot. He had earlier warned to restrict federal funding “other than the very minimum as required” if Mamdani emerged victorious.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-wins-new-york-city-s-mayoral-election-defeats-trump-backed-andrew-cuomo-curtis-sliwa-1762310323558">Zohran Mamdani creates history, wins New York City’s mayoral election, defeats Trump-backed Cuomo</a>&nbsp;Mamdani, in his first speech after win, addressed Trump directly and proclaimed, “So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!” He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo - who was backed by Trump and Republican Curtis Silwa. He also declared in his speech, “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant,.”

Donald Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York mayoral win, calling him a “communist” and warning that New York chose “communism over common sense.” Despite criticism, Trump later said he’d “help” Mamdani, while Mamdani fired back, telling Trump, “Turn the volume up!”


United States President Donald Trump finally reacted to the spectacular victory registered by Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the New York Mayoral Elections on Nov 4. Speaking in Miami at the America Business Forum, Trump fearmongered about communism in New York, then slammed Democrats for a “disaster,” then changed his tunes and claimed that he would probably help Mamdani. He also slammed New Yorkers for choosing communism over common sense. He even broke into crazy dance moves and then declared that America lost “a bit of sovereignty” after Zohran Mamdani's win. Earlier, taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “And so it begins.”

Donald Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s New York mayoral win by calling him a “communist” and warning that New Yorkers chose communism over common sense. At a Miami event, Trump slammed Democrats, mocked Mamdani, then oddly said he’d “help” New York succeed under Mamdani’s leadership.

'We lost sovereignty... will help them’: Trump confused after Mamdani’s win, slams ‘communist mayor of NYC,’ then breaks into dance moves

Before his debut in politics, Mamdani worked as a housing counsellor, helping low-income homeowners in Queens fight eviction.

Before his debut in politics, Mamdani worked as a housing counsellor, helping low-income homeowners in Queens fight eviction.

Zohran Mamdani: Did you know these things about New York's new mayor

US President Donald Trump, after the results of the elections in New York, said that the US shutdown played a big role in the success of democrats. Talking at a breakfast with Republican Senators, Trump said, “Don't think Democrats will act soon on shutdown , don't think it'll be sorted soon.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“It was not expected to be a victory. Very Democrat areas. But I don’t think it was good for Republicans, or good for anybody. We learned a lot," Trump said in his speech.&nbsp;“We should start tonight with ‘the country’s open, congratulations,’ then we should pass voter ID, we should pass no mail in voting… you go to a grocery store, you have to give ID," he told the GOP senators.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-got-our-a-es-handed-to-us-vivek-ramaswamy-thinks-republicans-need-to-learn-2-things-after-mamdani-s-win-1762348114786">‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ohio Governor candidate and Donald Trump's ally, Vivek Ramaswamy, reacted to Zohran Mamdani's win as New York mayor. He said that his Republican Party needs to learn two things from the election results: Focus on affordability, and cut out identity politics.&nbsp;Taking to X, Ramaswamy said in a video, "We got our a**es handed to us. In New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. Democrats swept all three. There are two key lessons for Republicans. Listen carefully."&nbsp;"Number one: our side needs to focus on affordability. Make the American Dream affordable. Bring down costs, electric costs, grocery costs, healthcare costs and housing costs. And lay out how we're gonna do it," the Indian-origin politician said.&nbsp;"And number two, cut out the identity politics. It doesn't suit Republicans. It's not for us. That's the woke Left's game, not ours. We don't care about the color of your skin or your religion. We care about the content of your character. That's what who we are," he added.

US shutdown a BIG FACTOR in Democrats win: Trump on Zohran Mamdani victory

US President Donald Trump, after the results of the elections in New York, said that the US shutdown played a big role in the success of democrats. Talking at a breakfast with Republican Senators, Trump said, “Don't think Democrats will act soon on shutdown , don't think it'll be sorted soon.” “It was not expected to be a victory. Very Democrat areas. But I don’t think it was good for Republicans, or good for anybody. We learned a lot," Trump said in his speech. “We should start tonight with ‘the country’s open, congratulations,’ then we should pass voter ID, we should pass no mail in voting… you go to a grocery store, you have to give ID," he told the GOP senators. Also read: ‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win Meanwhile, Ohio Governor candidate and Donald Trump's ally, Vivek Ramaswamy, reacted to Zohran Mamdani's win as New York mayor. He said that his Republican Party needs to learn two things from the election results: Focus on affordability, and cut out identity politics. Taking to X, Ramaswamy said in a video, "We got our a**es handed to us. In New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. Democrats swept all three. There are two key lessons for Republicans. Listen carefully." "Number one: our side needs to focus on affordability. Make the American Dream affordable. Bring down costs, electric costs, grocery costs, healthcare costs and housing costs. And lay out how we're gonna do it," the Indian-origin politician said. "And number two, cut out the identity politics. It doesn't suit Republicans. It's not for us. That's the woke Left's game, not ours. We don't care about the color of your skin or your religion. We care about the content of your character. That's what who we are," he added.

US shutdown a BIG FACTOR in Democrats' win: Trump on Zohran Mamdani's victory

US shutdown a BIG FACTOR in Democrats' win: Trump on Zohran Mamdani's victory

Ohio Governor candidate and Donald Trump's ally, Vivek Ramaswamy, reacted to Zohran Mamdani's win as New York mayor. He said that his Republican Party needs to learn two things from the election results: Focus on affordability, and cut out identity politics.&nbsp;Taking to X, Ramaswamy said in a video, "We got our a**es handed to us. In New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. Democrats swept all three. There are two key lessons for Republicans. Listen carefully."&nbsp;"Number one: our side needs to focus on affordability. Make the American Dream affordable. Bring down costs, electric costs, grocery costs, healthcare costs and housing costs. And lay out how we're gonna do it," the Indian-origin politician said.&nbsp;"And number two, cut out the identity politics. It doesn't suit Republicans. It's not for us. That's the woke Left's game, not ours. We don't care about the color of your skin or your religion. We care about the content of your character. That's what who we are," he added.&nbsp;This, after US President Donald Trump, after the results of the elections in New York, said that the US shutdown played a big role in the success of democrats. Talking at a breakfast with Republican Senators, Trump said, “Don't think Democrats will act soon on shutdown , don't think it'll be sorted soon.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“It was not expected to be a victory. Very Democrat areas. But I don’t think it was good for Republicans, or good for anybody. We learned a lot," Trump said in his speech.&nbsp;“We should start tonight with ‘the country’s open, congratulations,’ then we should pass voter ID, we should pass no mail in voting… you go to a grocery store, you have to give ID," he told the GOP senators.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-got-our-a-es-handed-to-us-vivek-ramaswamy-thinks-republicans-need-to-learn-2-things-after-mamdani-s-win-1762348114786">‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win</a>

The Republican said that there is a need to make the American Dream affordable. Bring down costs, electric costs, grocery costs, healthcare costs and housing costs. And lay out how we are gonna do it. 



Ohio Governor candidate and Donald Trump's ally, Vivek Ramaswamy, reacted to Zohran Mamdani's win as New York mayor. He said that his Republican Party needs to learn two things from the election results: Focus on affordability, and cut out identity politics. Taking to X, Ramaswamy said in a video, "We got our a**es handed to us. In New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. Democrats swept all three. There are two key lessons for Republicans. Listen carefully." "Number one: our side needs to focus on affordability. Make the American Dream affordable. Bring down costs, electric costs, grocery costs, healthcare costs and housing costs. And lay out how we're gonna do it," the Indian-origin politician said. "And number two, cut out the identity politics. It doesn't suit Republicans. It's not for us. That's the woke Left's game, not ours. We don't care about the color of your skin or your religion. We care about the content of your character. That's what who we are," he added. This, after US President Donald Trump, after the results of the elections in New York, said that the US shutdown played a big role in the success of democrats. Talking at a breakfast with Republican Senators, Trump said, “Don't think Democrats will act soon on shutdown , don't think it'll be sorted soon.” “It was not expected to be a victory. Very Democrat areas. But I don’t think it was good for Republicans, or good for anybody. We learned a lot," Trump said in his speech. “We should start tonight with ‘the country’s open, congratulations,’ then we should pass voter ID, we should pass no mail in voting… you go to a grocery store, you have to give ID," he told the GOP senators. Also read: ‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win

The Republican said that there is a need to make the American Dream affordable. Bring down costs, electric costs, grocery costs, healthcare costs and housing costs. And lay out how we're gonna do it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

‘We got our a**es handed to us’: Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Republicans need to learn 2 things after Mamdani’s win

Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Muslim man, is now the mayor of New York. The 33-year-old won the election on Tuesday (Nov 4). Mamdani became New York's youngest mayor in the century after a massive political campaign, and his active presence on social media landed him a majority of young voters - Gen Zs and Millennials. In this entire hustle and bustle of the political campaign, one thing that significantly drew the attention of people online was Mamdani's love story with his wife.&nbsp;Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, was seen backstage during the entire political campaign. Her online presence is also very limited as she does not share much about her personal life on social media. But the love story of the 27-year-old artist with NYC's new mayor definitely grabbed attention online. Rama, a Syrian-American illustrator and animator, met Zohran on the dating platform Hinge.&nbsp;In a video published on YouTube on June 22, Zohran, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, was seen with the content creator Kaneez Surka, where he talked about his love life and also shared some crucial dating advice for youngsters. He said that the first and most important thing while finding love online is your firm intention that you will. He advised people to have the right attitude towards their dating and relationship goals.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-prez-trump-baffles-with-sudden-u-turn-on-china-buying-iranian-oil-1750859585966">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-prez-trump-baffles-with-sudden-u-turn-on-china-buying-iranian-oil-1750859585966/embed</a>&nbsp;Zohran, NYC's first Muslim mayor, said, "First is, I found my wife on Hinge. So, dating apps still work. Just to let people know.” “Second, I think we also need to give people more time in their lives. A lot of people, a lot of New Yorkers, are basically on a hamster wheel of anxiety. There is not much time to sit in the park. There is not much time to explore your own city, if you are always worried about whether you have enough money to make your rent... so the love of your life, may currently be too stressed about whether they can afford the most expensive city in the United States to find you.. Affordability is about the romance," Zohran said.&nbsp;Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City Clerk office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran parents live.

Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Muslim man, is now the mayor of New York. The 33-year-old won the election on Tuesday (Nov 4). Mamdani became New York's youngest mayor in the century after a massive political campaign, and his active presence on social media landed him a majority of young voters - Gen Zs and Millennials. In this entire hustle and bustle of the political campaign, one thing that significantly drew the attention of people online was Mamdani's love story with his wife. Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, was seen backstage during the entire political campaign. Her online presence is also very limited as she does not share much about her personal life on social media. But the love story of the 27-year-old artist with NYC's new mayor definitely grabbed attention online. Rama, a Syrian-American illustrator and animator, met Zohran on the dating platform Hinge. In a video published on YouTube on June 22, Zohran, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, was seen with the content creator Kaneez Surka, where he talked about his love life and also shared some crucial dating advice for youngsters. He said that the first and most important thing while finding love online is your firm intention that you will. He advised people to have the right attitude towards their dating and relationship goals. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-prez-trump-baffles-with-sudden-u-turn-on-china-buying-iranian-oil-1750859585966/embed Zohran, NYC's first Muslim mayor, said, "First is, I found my wife on Hinge. So, dating apps still work. Just to let people know.” “Second, I think we also need to give people more time in their lives. A lot of people, a lot of New Yorkers, are basically on a hamster wheel of anxiety. There is not much time to sit in the park. There is not much time to explore your own city, if you are always worried about whether you have enough money to make your rent... so the love of your life, may currently be too stressed about whether they can afford the most expensive city in the United States to find you.. Affordability is about the romance," Zohran said. Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live. In a podcast in April, Zohran mentioned his relationship with Rama, a “Hinge success story,” and added: “There’s still hope in those dating apps.”

Zohran and Rama married earlier this year at a civil ceremony at New York City's Clerk's office. They further got their Nikah done in Dubai, where Zohran's parents live.

Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji's love story might restore your faith in dating apps

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - &nbsp;first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century. Surely, it wasn't an easy task to bring this ideological shift in America's capitalist citadel. But, this self-declared Democratic Socialist did it. He owes a major part of his success to his Bollywood style social media campaign. Right from the start, Mamdani knew how he will promote himself on social media, and it worked! Even in his victory, Mamdani didn't shy away from showing his love for Bollywood. Just after his victory speech, crowd cheered in unison and internet went gaga as the tune of 'Dhoom Macchale' played in background, with Mamdani hugging his wife Rama Duwaji, mother Mira Nair and father Mahmood Mamdani.&nbsp;&nbsp;Isn't his victory a perfect Bollywood script too? An immigrant under constant attack from the President makes his way to the top. But, like every quintessential hero, he didn't compromise on his vision and ideas; he was not intimidated. For the side track, he had a love story that began on Hinge. And even after victory, it's “Picture abhi baaki hai” as he has a daunting task of fulfilling his promises. But at the end, the hero wins, hopefully, here too!<h2>How Mamdani used Bollywood for his campaign?</h2>From 1 per cent in the polls in February to around 56 per cent by July, Zohran Mamdani's use of social media for his election campaign is one for the books, if not, it is surely for a case to be studied in Advertisement and PR class. You could find Mamdani everywhere - from TikTok reels to Instagram stories to YT. He teased his planned absence from New York on social media to get traction, he made click worthy captions for videos of his rallies, he collaborated with creators and his team knew how to keep the audience hooked. From using videos of him eating with hands to him visiting temples, mosques and gurudwaras, from him buying biryani from food trucks in NYC to him speaking in multiple South Asian languages, from SRK's iconic pose and Amitabh Bachchan's ‘mere pas maa hai’ - Mamdani struck the right chord. At one point, Mamdani's videos were so viral in South Asia &nbsp;that Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis &nbsp;huddled in his comment section to know how they could vote in NYC mayoral polls! The cultural familiarity of these videos helped him get voters' attention.<h3>"Mere paas maa hai...."</h3>In a campaign video, Mamdani recreated a famous dialogue from the 1975 film Deewar starring Amitabh Bachchan. He said, “Aaj mere paas buildingein hain, property hai, bangla hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai. Tumhare paas kya hai?” Mamdani says, “Aap” (I have you) In the same video, Mamdani strikes Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose.<h3>"Kya tumne kabhi kisi ko pyaar kiya? Kisiko dil diya?"</h3>In another video, Mamdani used legendary singer Kishore Kumar's voice from the 1980 film Karz to explain the ranked choice voting. Changing the original lines “Kya tumne kabhi kisi ko pyaar kiya? Kisiko dil diya?” to "Hey, have you ever voted for anyone? Have you ever ranked anyone?" - Mamdani made sure that migrants and immigrants paid attention to the ranked choice voting technique.<h3>"Roti Kapda Aur Makaan"</h3>Mamdani referenced the 1974 film Roti, Kapda Aur Makaan to highlight his core promise of affordable food, clothing, and housing for all New Yorkers.<h3>"Apna time aayega"</h3>He also repurposed the hit Hindi song Apna Time Aayega (“Our time will come”) from the Bollywood film Gully Boy and used it as a slogan in his campaign - “Ab, aapka time aagaya” (“Now, your time has come”).<h2>How Mamdani used South Asian roots in his campaign?</h2>Just ahead of the election, Mamdani had declared that he would embrace his identity. If there's one thing that his campaign showed, it was that he would be unapologetic about his South Asian roots. In multiple videos, he used South Asian languages to connect with immigrant voters. He blended his campaign videos with words from Hindi, Bengali and Urdu. From popularising chants of "Amar mayor, Tomar mayor, Mamdani Mamdani!" (My mayor, Your mayor, Mamdani Mamdani!) to “bhavisho amader hathe” (Our future is in our hands), Mamdani was seen speaking in Bengali in a couple of his videos. In a few videos, he smoothly shifted from English to Hindi - “New Yorkers are struggling to afford food, clothing, and housing. Mai ise badalne ke liye lad raha hun."(I am fighting to change that.) “Bhaiyon bas 20 din bache hai aur vikalp mere aur Andrew Cuomo ke bich hai” (Brothers, only 20 days are left, and the choice is between me and Andrew Cuomo). Without a doubt, it was unexpected and without a doubt, it worked.&nbsp;Moreover, Mamdani proved to be a representative South Asian needed in the US to challenge their racism and anti-Asia beliefs. Mamdani sparked a massive controversy when he ate biryani and Haleem with his hands in a few of his campaign videos. In the video, while eating with his hands, he said that he was poking the “holy grail of taboos in American politics - Socialism, Islam and Palestine.” He did poke the fourth one too - West's insensitivity towards Asian culture and practices. While his act exposed the racist character of several Republican leaders and supporters, he did connect with the grassroots.&nbsp;Mamdani's videos hit the right chord because of their rawness and unique honesty. Probably, the NYC voters believed it was not performative and Mamdani was one amongst them. Why was Mamdani able to do it flawlessly? The answer lies in his own family and upbringing and the voters saw it. Both his mother and father - Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair - &nbsp;are of Indian descent. He was born in Uganda and at the age of seven, he migrated to New York. He married a Syrian-American woman, Rama Duwaji.Mamdani - now the mayor-elect of New York City - knew that culture is close to the hearts of 600,000 South Asian Americans in New York and he knew canvassing would require something more than promises, so this "communist lunatic" chose South Asia's love for its culture. We all know what happened next! In his speech after victory, he gave a glimpse of what he has learnt from Bollywood - “Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.” To this, Trump could only say: “And so it begins!"&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251105/image-1762346107961.png"> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor, ran a viral Bollywood-style campaign blending South Asian culture, language, and socialist ideals. From “Mere paas maa hai” to “Ab aapka time aagaya,” he used Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu to connect with immigrants and win big.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century. Surely, it wasn't an easy task to bring this ideological shift in America's capitalist citadel. But, this self-declared Democratic Socialist did it. He owes a major part of his success to his Bollywood style social media campaign. Right from the start, Mamdani knew how he will promote himself on social media, and it worked! Even in his victory, Mamdani didn't shy away from showing his love for Bollywood. Just after his victory speech, crowd cheered in unison and internet went gaga as the tune of 'Dhoom Macchale' played in background, with Mamdani hugging his wife Rama Duwaji, mother Mira Nair and father Mahmood Mamdani. Isn't his victory a perfect Bollywood script too? An immigrant under constant attack from the President makes his way to the top. But, like every quintessential hero, he didn't compromise on his vision and ideas; he was not intimidated. For the side track, he had a love story that began on Hinge. And even after victory, it's “Picture abhi baaki hai” as he has a daunting task of fulfilling his promises. But at the end, the hero wins, hopefully, here too! How Mamdani used Bollywood for his campaign? From 1 per cent in the polls in February to around 56 per cent by July, Zohran Mamdani's use of social media for his election campaign is one for the books, if not, it is surely for a case to be studied in Advertisement and PR class. You could find Mamdani everywhere - from TikTok reels to Instagram stories to YT. He teased his planned absence from New York on social media to get traction, he made click worthy captions for videos of his rallies, he collaborated with creators and his team knew how to keep the audience hooked. From using videos of him eating with hands to him visiting temples, mosques and gurudwaras, from him buying biryani from food trucks in NYC to him speaking in multiple South Asian languages, from SRK's iconic pose and Amitabh Bachchan's ‘mere pas maa hai’ - Mamdani struck the right chord. At one point, Mamdani's videos were so viral in South Asia that Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis huddled in his comment section to know how they could vote in NYC mayoral polls! The cultural familiarity of these videos helped him get voters' attention. "Mere paas maa hai...." In a campaign video, Mamdani recreated a famous dialogue from the 1975 film Deewar starring Amitabh Bachchan. He said, “Aaj mere paas buildingein hain, property hai, bangla hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai. Tumhare paas kya hai?” Mamdani says, “Aap” (I have you) In the same video, Mamdani strikes Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose. "Kya tumne kabhi kisi ko pyaar kiya? Kisiko dil diya?" In another video, Mamdani used legendary singer Kishore Kumar's voice from the 1980 film Karz to explain the ranked choice voting. Changing the original lines “Kya tumne kabhi kisi ko pyaar kiya? Kisiko dil diya?” to "Hey, have you ever voted for anyone? Have you ever ranked anyone?" - Mamdani made sure that migrants and immigrants paid attention to the ranked choice voting technique. "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan" Mamdani referenced the 1974 film Roti, Kapda Aur Makaan to highlight his core promise of affordable food, clothing, and housing for all New Yorkers. "Apna time aayega" He also repurposed the hit Hindi song Apna Time Aayega (“Our time will come”) from the Bollywood film Gully Boy and used it as a slogan in his campaign - “Ab, aapka time aagaya” (“Now, your time has come”). How Mamdani used South Asian roots in his campaign? Just ahead of the election, Mamdani had declared that he would embrace his identity. If there's one thing that his campaign showed, it was that he would be unapologetic about his South Asian roots. In multiple videos, he used South Asian languages to connect with immigrant voters. He blended his campaign videos with words from Hindi, Bengali and Urdu. From popularising chants of "Amar mayor, Tomar mayor, Mamdani Mamdani!" (My mayor, Your mayor, Mamdani Mamdani!) to “bhavisho amader hathe” (Our future is in our hands), Mamdani was seen speaking in Bengali in a couple of his videos. In a few videos, he smoothly shifted from English to Hindi - “New Yorkers are struggling to afford food, clothing, and housing. Mai ise badalne ke liye lad raha hun."(I am fighting to change that.) “Bhaiyon bas 20 din bache hai aur vikalp mere aur Andrew Cuomo ke bich hai” (Brothers, only 20 days are left, and the choice is between me and Andrew Cuomo). Without a doubt, it was unexpected and without a doubt, it worked. Moreover, Mamdani proved to be a representative South Asian needed in the US to challenge their racism and anti-Asia beliefs. Mamdani sparked a massive controversy when he ate biryani and Haleem with his hands in a few of his campaign videos. In the video, while eating with his hands, he said that he was poking the “holy grail of taboos in American politics - Socialism, Islam and Palestine.” He did poke the fourth one too - West's insensitivity towards Asian culture and practices. While his act exposed the racist character of several Republican leaders and supporters, he did connect with the grassroots. Mamdani's videos hit the right chord because of their rawness and unique honesty. Probably, the NYC voters believed it was not performative and Mamdani was one amongst them. Why was Mamdani able to do it flawlessly? The answer lies in his own family and upbringing and the voters saw it. Both his mother and father - Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair - are of Indian descent. He was born in Uganda and at the age of seven, he migrated to New York. He married a Syrian-American woman, Rama Duwaji. Mamdani - now the mayor-elect of New York City - knew that culture is close to the hearts of 600,000 South Asian Americans in New York and he knew canvassing would require something more than promises, so this "communist lunatic" chose South Asia's love for its culture. We all know what happened next! In his speech after victory, he gave a glimpse of what he has learnt from Bollywood - “Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.” To this, Trump could only say: “And so it begins!"

Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor, ran a viral Bollywood-style campaign blending South Asian culture, language, and socialist ideals. From “Mere paas maa hai” to “Ab aapka time aagaya,” he used Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu to connect with immigrants and win big.

From SRK's pose to 'Dhoom macchale': How Zohran Mamdani used Bollywood and South Asian language, culture to win big in New York City

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