<p>MAGA fans are posting edited images of the Statue of Liberty wearing a burqa after Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Results were unofficial, but Mamdani, who is only 33 would be the city's first Muslim mayor, had such a strong lead that his opponent, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, conceded during the early hours of overnight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mamdani’s religion – he is a Muslim of Gujarati ancestry – has led to Islamophobic posts against him. American far-right politician Marjorie Taylor Greene was among those who shared digitally altered photographs of the Statue of Liberty covered in a black burqa.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This hits hard. <a href="https://t.co/YUrNTZW5lq">pic.twitter.com/YUrNTZW5lq</a></p>&mdash; Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1937851484567195954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>MAGA supporter Don Keith was another person who shared the photograph along with a sarcastic remark, “Congratulations New York”. Images of Zohran Mamdani in a kurta pajama were also posted on social media with the hashtag "Never Forget" - referring to the September 11 attacks by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The MAGA crowd's hate is not unexpected - Mamdani has long been vocal with his attacks for Republican Donald Trump. The Ugandan-born state legislator has repeatedly denounced Israel and PM Benjamin Netanyahu and has also expressed his solidarity for the Palestinians.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of democracy and freedom, was gifted by France to the United States in 1886 as a centennial gift to celebrate American independence and honour the long-standing friendship between the two nations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, with the metal structure designed by Gustave Eiffel, the statue was constructed on Liberty Island in New York Harbour. It is now regarded as a symbol of hope and opportunity, especially for seafaring immigrants, becoming one of the most iconic landmark of the New York city. However, only few are aware that the Statue of Liberty was once envisioned as a Muslim woman. According to a report by the Smithsonian magazine, the statue was “originally intended to represent a female Egyptian peasant as a Colossus of Rhodes for the Industrial Age.”</p>

MAGA supporters share image of Statue of Liberty in a burqa Heres why

MAGA fans are posting edited images of the Statue of Liberty wearing a burqa after Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Results were unofficial, but Mamdani, who is only 33 would be the city's first Muslim mayor, had such a strong lead that his opponent, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, conceded during the early hours of overnight. Mamdani’s religion – he is a Muslim of Gujarati ancestry – has led to Islamophobic posts against him. American far-right politician Marjorie Taylor Greene was among those who shared digitally altered photographs of the Statue of Liberty covered in a black burqa.

<p>The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, was a gift from France to the United States in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of American independence and celebrate the enduring friendship between the two nations</p>

MAGA supporters share image of Statue of Liberty in a burqa-Here's why

<p>Indian-American Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night (June 25) after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. While the final result will depend on the ranked-choice voting tally, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-origin-zohran-mamdani-likely-to-win-new-york-city-democratic-mayoral-primary-who-is-he-1750826346189">Mamdani</a>, a 33-year-old democratic socialist appeared to be in a dominant position, <i>AP</i> reported. Even as Mamdani's final victory is awaited, US President Donald Trump slammed him and described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voive ‘grating.’ In two posts on Truth Social, the US president not only criticised Mamdani but also Democratic leaders including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who serves as US representative for New York's 14th congressional district. Trump also called Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him,” Trump said, adding in a sarcastic remark at the end - “Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250626/image-1750907575435.png"></figure><p>Further, criticising Democrats, Trump said that they should nominate Jasmine Crockett - whom he termed “Low IQ Candidate” for President and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ilhan Omar as Vice President, along with Mamdani - who will soon be New York Mayor. Trump declared that "the country is really screwed," poking fun at Democrats and expressing frustration over Mamdani's victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I have an idea for the Democrats to bring them back into “play.” After years of being left out in the cold, including suffering one of the Greatest Losses in History, the 2024 Presidential Election, the Democrats should nominate Low IQ Candidate, Jasmine Crockett, for President, and AOC+3 should be, respectively, Vice President, and three High Level Members of the Cabinet – Added together with our future Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, and our Country is really SCREWED!”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250626/image-1750907842348.png"></figure><h2>Who is Zohran Mamdani?</h2><p>Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. He attended the Bronx High School of Science and later earned a degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Mamdani and his wife, 27-year-old Brooklyn-based Syrian artist Rama Duwaji, met on the dating app Hinge. His mother, Mira Nair, is a celebrated film director and his father Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia. Both of them are Harvard alumni. Mamdani's unique campaign went viral on social media and got the world talking as he spoke directly to the New York city’s massive South Asian population through a language they understood deeply: Bollywood - using pop culture refrences, iconic songs, etc.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Senator Bernie Sanders hailed Mamdani’s win, saying, “You took on the political, economic and media establishment, and you beat them.” At his victory party in Queens, Mamdani quoted Nelson Mandela, saying, “It always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done.” Even Cuomo, conceding with grace, said, “Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. <br><br>My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.<br><br>I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City. <a href="https://t.co/AgW0Z30xw1">pic.twitter.com/AgW0Z30xw1</a></p>&mdash; Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani/status/1937728420156174626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As Mamdani is a few steps away from the mayor's post, US President Donald Trump has slammed him for what he described as terrible. He also called Indian-origin Mamdani 100% communist lunatic.



Indian-American Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night (June 25) after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. While the final result will depend on the ranked-choice voting tally, Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist appeared to be in a dominant position, AP reported. Even as Mamdani's final victory is awaited, US President Donald Trump slammed him and described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voive ‘grating.’ In two posts on Truth Social, the US president not only criticised Mamdani but also Democratic leaders including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who serves as US representative for New York's 14th congressional district. Trump also called Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’ “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him,” Trump said, adding in a sarcastic remark at the end - “Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!” Further, criticising Democrats, Trump said that they should nominate Jasmine Crockett - whom he termed “Low IQ Candidate” for President and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ilhan Omar as Vice President, along with Mamdani - who will soon be New York Mayor. Trump declared that "the country is really screwed," poking fun at Democrats and expressing frustration over Mamdani's victory. “I have an idea for the Democrats to bring them back into “play.” After years of being left out in the cold, including suffering one of the Greatest Losses in History, the 2024 Presidential Election, the Democrats should nominate Low IQ Candidate, Jasmine Crockett, for President, and AOC+3 should be, respectively, Vice President, and three High Level Members of the Cabinet – Added together with our future Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, and our Country is really SCREWED!” Who is Zohran Mamdani? Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. He attended the Bronx High School of Science and later earned a degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Mamdani and his wife, 27-year-old Brooklyn-based Syrian artist Rama Duwaji, met on the dating app Hinge. His mother, Mira Nair, is a celebrated film director and his father Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia. Both of them are Harvard alumni. Mamdani's unique campaign went viral on social media and got the world talking as he spoke directly to the New York city’s massive South Asian population through a language they understood deeply: Bollywood - using pop culture refrences, iconic songs, etc. Senator Bernie Sanders hailed Mamdani’s win, saying, “You took on the political, economic and media establishment, and you beat them.” At his victory party in Queens, Mamdani quoted Nelson Mandela, saying, “It always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done.” Even Cuomo, conceding with grace, said, “Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won.”

<p>As Mamdani is a few steps away from the mayor's post, US President Donald Trump has slammed him for what he described as 'terrible'. He also called Indian-origin Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

'He looks TERRIBLE': Trump slams '100% communist lunatic' Zohran Mamdani after he wins NYC's Democratic mayoral primary

<p>As Democratic Party candidate Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic Mayoral Primary, a text message has surfaced on social media claiming that Jewish voters across New York City received it in his campaign. The sender of the text message claims that they are registered Jewish Democrat voters supporting Mamdani, who is a vocal critic of Israel and the war in Gaza.&nbsp;</p><p>It was framed as a message from “Orthodox Jews who lost loved ones on Oct. 7,” and urged them to vote for Mamdani in the New York mayoral election. The message claimed that his progressive stance on global justice coincides with the “Jewish values of compassion and resistance.”</p><p>“I want to go a bit off script for a second because I’m Jewish, wear a kippah every day, and I support Zohran,” read the text.&nbsp;</p><p>“My friend Idan was murdered on October 7 at the Re’im music festival. The war is personal to me, as it is to many in our community. Idan believed in peace, just like Zohran does,” the message continued.&nbsp;</p><p>“I couldn’t believe what I was reading,” said Miriam Greenblatt, a Brooklyn resident who lost her cousin in the October 7 attacks. “To have our pain exploited to push a political message and for someone who won’t even say Israel has a right to exist? It’s grotesque.”</p><p>Mamdani is a vocal supporter of the Boycott Divestment and Sanction movement and has always refused to acknowledge the Israeli state, with past slogans like “globalise the intifada”, which he claimed is an advocacy of Palestinian human rights, and is condemned by many, like the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.</p><p>“This isn’t just poor taste — it’s emotional blackmail,” said Rabbi Ari Goldstein of Manhattan’s Congregation Ner Tamid. “To cite Oct. 7 as a reason to vote for someone who consistently undermines the Jewish state is beyond manipulative. It’s offensive.”</p><p>The origin of the text remains unclear, but Socialist candidate Mamdani has delivered an earthquake by winning the Democratic Mayoral Primary. “I will fight for a city that works for you, that is affordable for you, that is safe for you," said Mamdani in his victory speech. In cities like New York, where Democratic voters greatly outnumber Republicans, winning the mayoral primary is tantamount to winning the mayoralty.</p>

A text message was allegedly sent to registered jewish democrat voters claiming to have lost loved ones in the October 7 attack and urging them to vote for Zohran Mamdani.

As Democratic Party candidate Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic Mayoral Primary, a text message has surfaced on social media claiming that Jewish voters across New York City received it in his campaign. The sender of the text message claims that they are registered Jewish Democrat voters supporting Mamdani, who is a vocal critic of Israel and the war in Gaza. It was framed as a message from “Orthodox Jews who lost loved ones on Oct. 7,” and urged them to vote for Mamdani in the New York mayoral election. The message claimed that his progressive stance on global justice coincides with the “Jewish values of compassion and resistance.” “I want to go a bit off script for a second because I’m Jewish, wear a kippah every day, and I support Zohran,” read the text. “My friend Idan was murdered on October 7 at the Re’im music festival. The war is personal to me, as it is to many in our community. Idan believed in peace, just like Zohran does,” the message continued. “I couldn’t believe what I was reading,” said Miriam Greenblatt, a Brooklyn resident who lost her cousin in the October 7 attacks. “To have our pain exploited to push a political message and for someone who won’t even say Israel has a right to exist? It’s grotesque.” Mamdani is a vocal supporter of the Boycott Divestment and Sanction movement and has always refused to acknowledge the Israeli state, with past slogans like “globalise the intifada”, which he claimed is an advocacy of Palestinian human rights, and is condemned by many, like the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. “This isn’t just poor taste — it’s emotional blackmail,” said Rabbi Ari Goldstein of Manhattan’s Congregation Ner Tamid. “To cite Oct. 7 as a reason to vote for someone who consistently undermines the Jewish state is beyond manipulative. It’s offensive.” The origin of the text remains unclear, but Socialist candidate Mamdani has delivered an earthquake by winning the Democratic Mayoral Primary. “I will fight for a city that works for you, that is affordable for you, that is safe for you," said Mamdani in his victory speech. In cities like New York, where Democratic voters greatly outnumber Republicans, winning the mayoral primary is tantamount to winning the mayoralty.

<p>A text message was allegedly sent to registered jewish democrat voters claiming to be Orthodox Jews have lost loved ones in the October 7 attack and urging them to vote for Zohran Mamdani.</p>

Jewish voters outrage as Pro-Mamdani campaign texts invoke Oct 7 attacks: 'Weaponising Our Pain"

<p>In a stunning political development, Andrew Cuomo, the New York City former governor has conceded in the City’s mayoral Democratic primary to state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. He was trying to pull off a political comeback after resigning from office in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal.</p><p>The concession of Cuomo was unexpected as counting appeared to continue til next week under the ranked choice system, allowing the people of New York to pick up to five candidates in order of preference. Following the loss of the former governor, it marked the "biggest upset in modern NYC history," Trip Yang, a political strategist, told the BBC.</p><p>"A massive win for Zohran Mamdani that shows that when Donald Trump is President, New York Democrats want to see their leaders fight with enthusiasm and courage, and that's what Zohran showed voters,” he added.</p><p>In an interview, Cuomo told the New York Times that he was still evaluating whether he would contest the general election in November on the independent line.</p><h3>Who is &nbsp;Andrew Cuomo?</h3><p>Andrew M. Cuomo served as the 56th Governor of New York State. He was born into an Italian-American family and raised in Queens. The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo dedicated his life journey to public service and has proven leadership skills in order to make government work for the people of New York City.</p><p>Following his graduation from Fordham University and Albany Law School, he successfully led the campaign for his father for governor, and later served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan, according to a report on the website of Andrew Cuomo.</p><p>He founded Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged (HELP) in Brooklyn, New York, in 1986. This initiative aimed to provide a single shelter for families who have since developed to become a national leader in the fight against homelessness, serving people of all backgrounds, including veterans, people with health challenges and disabilities, survivors of domestic violence and seniors.&nbsp;<br>In 2006, Andrew Cuomo was elected as Attorney General of New York and later served in the position for 11 years. During this service, with the theory of progressive government, he made it a functional reality, while simultaneously reimagining and rebuilding New York’s outdated infrastructure and putting the fiscal house of the city in order for the first time in a generation.</p><p>During Andrew Cuomo’s tenure, New York reasserted itself as a national leader in social progress. His time in office saw major strides across key areas, boosting the economy, improving environmental standards, reforming the criminal justice system, and increasing college enrolment among high school graduates.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-origin-zohran-mamdani-likely-to-win-new-york-city-democratic-mayoral-primary-who-is-he-1750826346189">India-origin Zohran Mamdani likely to win New York City democratic mayoral primary. Who is he?</a></p><p>Cuomo consistently championed New Yorkers, achieving landmark milestones such as legalising same-sex marriage, safeguarding abortion rights through the state-level codification of Roe v. Wade, implementing the most comprehensive paid family leave policy in the U.S., raising the minimum wage to $15, offering tuition-free college for middle-class families, and enacting some of the nation’s toughest gun control laws.</p><p>Under his leadership, the state launched the country’s most ambitious infrastructure overhaul, rebuilding LaGuardia and JFK airports, completing the Moynihan Train Hall, expanding the Second Avenue Subway and Javits Center, and constructing major bridges like the Mario Cuomo and Kosciuszko. He also made significant investments in education, healthcare, and economic development, with over one million more New Yorkers gaining health insurance.</p><p>Throughout Cuomo's administration, New York achieved its highest credit rating in 40 years, saw unemployment drop across all regions, and kept state spending growth under a 2 per cent cap for ten consecutive years.</p><p>And when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cuomo’s leadership and clear communication became a steady force, guiding both the state and, in many ways, the country through the crisis and toward recovery.</p><p>His political career declined after he was accused of sexually harassing 13 women working for the state over eight years in 2021. The Justice Department officials discovered that Cuomo and his staff engaged in “a pattern of discriminating against female employees based on sex. He continuously subjected women in his office to non-consensual sexual contact, ogling and calling them with gender based nicknames. However, he denied the claim of any wrongdoing, according to a report in Politico.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, the former Governor Andrew Cuomo, dedicated his life journey to public service and has proven leadership skills in order to make government work for the people of New York City.

In a stunning political development, Andrew Cuomo, the New York City former governor has conceded in the City’s mayoral Democratic primary to state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. He was trying to pull off a political comeback after resigning from office in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal. The concession of Cuomo was unexpected as counting appeared to continue til next week under the ranked choice system, allowing the people of New York to pick up to five candidates in order of preference. Following the loss of the former governor, it marked the "biggest upset in modern NYC history," Trip Yang, a political strategist, told the BBC. "A massive win for Zohran Mamdani that shows that when Donald Trump is President, New York Democrats want to see their leaders fight with enthusiasm and courage, and that's what Zohran showed voters,” he added. In an interview, Cuomo told the New York Times that he was still evaluating whether he would contest the general election in November on the independent line. Who is Andrew Cuomo? Andrew M. Cuomo served as the 56th Governor of New York State. He was born into an Italian-American family and raised in Queens. The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo dedicated his life journey to public service and has proven leadership skills in order to make government work for the people of New York City. Following his graduation from Fordham University and Albany Law School, he successfully led the campaign for his father for governor, and later served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan, according to a report on the website of Andrew Cuomo. He founded Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged (HELP) in Brooklyn, New York, in 1986. This initiative aimed to provide a single shelter for families who have since developed to become a national leader in the fight against homelessness, serving people of all backgrounds, including veterans, people with health challenges and disabilities, survivors of domestic violence and seniors. In 2006, Andrew Cuomo was elected as Attorney General of New York and later served in the position for 11 years. During this service, with the theory of progressive government, he made it a functional reality, while simultaneously reimagining and rebuilding New York’s outdated infrastructure and putting the fiscal house of the city in order for the first time in a generation. During Andrew Cuomo’s tenure, New York reasserted itself as a national leader in social progress. His time in office saw major strides across key areas, boosting the economy, improving environmental standards, reforming the criminal justice system, and increasing college enrolment among high school graduates. Also read: India-origin Zohran Mamdani likely to win New York City democratic mayoral primary. Who is he? Cuomo consistently championed New Yorkers, achieving landmark milestones such as legalising same-sex marriage, safeguarding abortion rights through the state-level codification of Roe v. Wade, implementing the most comprehensive paid family leave policy in the U.S., raising the minimum wage to $15, offering tuition-free college for middle-class families, and enacting some of the nation’s toughest gun control laws. Under his leadership, the state launched the country’s most ambitious infrastructure overhaul, rebuilding LaGuardia and JFK airports, completing the Moynihan Train Hall, expanding the Second Avenue Subway and Javits Center, and constructing major bridges like the Mario Cuomo and Kosciuszko. He also made significant investments in education, healthcare, and economic development, with over one million more New Yorkers gaining health insurance. Throughout Cuomo's administration, New York achieved its highest credit rating in 40 years, saw unemployment drop across all regions, and kept state spending growth under a 2 per cent cap for ten consecutive years. And when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cuomo’s leadership and clear communication became a steady force, guiding both the state and, in many ways, the country through the crisis and toward recovery. His political career declined after he was accused of sexually harassing 13 women working for the state over eight years in 2021. The Justice Department officials discovered that Cuomo and his staff engaged in “a pattern of discriminating against female employees based on sex. He continuously subjected women in his office to non-consensual sexual contact, ogling and calling them with gender based nicknames. However, he denied the claim of any wrongdoing, according to a report in Politico.

<p>The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, the former Governor Andrew Cuomo, dedicated his life journey to public service and has proven leadership skills in order to make government work for the people of New York City.</p>

Who is Andrew Cuomo? Former Governor of New York City concedes democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani

<p>Former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, as he had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.</p><p>The vote takes place after four years following the resignation of the 67-year-old Andrew Cuomo as governor after his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal. Cuomo’s concession came as a ranked-choice count will decide the race’s outcome after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote. Mamdani began to pull ahead with over an estimated 80 per cent of ballots counted.</p><p>In a speech to supporters, Cuomo said, "Mamdani 'won' and we are going to take a look and make some decisions." Tonight is his night,” Cuomo said, Associated Press reported.</p><p>A ranked-choice voting system is being used in New York City, and if no candidate reaches 50 per cent of the vote, the board will tally the second-choice candidates of the people. Mamdani is expected to benefit more than Cuomo from the count as he cross-endorsed with Lander last week, according to a report in the Guardian.</p><h3>Who is Zohran Mamdani?</h3><p>Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. Zohran worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counsellor before representing the 36th Assembly District and its neighbourhoods of Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and Astoria Heights. While working as a counsellor, he used to assist low-income homeowners of color across Queens fight off eviction and live in their homes; as a result, this job led him to run for office, as per his profile report on the government website of the New York Assembly.</p><p>After spending countless days negotiating with banks that prioritised profits over people, Zohran came to recognise that the housing crisis, one that existed long before the pandemic, was not a natural occurrence but the result of deliberate choices. These choices stemmed from decades of pro-corporate policies implemented both nationwide and in his state. Still, like all choices, there’s always room for change, and Zohran is eager to help drive that transformation.</p><p>It wasn’t just his professional background that shaped his political journey—it was his experience with grassroots organising that truly set it in motion. In high school, Zohran co-founded his school’s first cricket team, which later participated in the inaugural season of the Public School Athletic League’s cricket tournament.</p><p>Prior to this, his political expressions were largely confined to lengthy Facebook posts, which, he jokes, were about as impactful as the Yankees’ championship wins in the past decade. Carrying the spirit of organising forward, Zohran later co-founded his college’s first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and went on to work with progressive groups nationwide, campaigning for national candidates and pushing for expanded healthcare access. Though his path also included stints in film, music, and writing, it was always activism that grounded him, transforming disillusionment with the world into purposeful action.</p><p>Now, as a member of the State Assembly, Zohran works daily to build a future in which all New Yorkers can live with dignity—a dignity not dictated by market forces. With nearly a quarter of his Astoria constituents spending half their income on rent, grappling with the most polluted air in Queens, and facing the highest rates of police profiling in the borough, Zohran envisions a future where housing, energy, and justice truly serve the many, not just the privileged few.</p><p>He is the first South Asian man to work in the NYS Assembly, as well as the first person from Uganda and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of this body.</p><p>Mamdani's impressive ascension will rebuke the Democratic establishment and inspire other progressive candidates nationwide. Despite Cuomo's backing from wealthy donors and centrist endorsements, including Bill Clinton, the campaign of the people thrived on grassroots support, particularly among young voters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.

Former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, as he had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor. The vote takes place after four years following the resignation of the 67-year-old Andrew Cuomo as governor after his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal. Cuomo’s concession came as a ranked-choice count will decide the race’s outcome after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote. Mamdani began to pull ahead with over an estimated 80 per cent of ballots counted. In a speech to supporters, Cuomo said, "Mamdani 'won' and we are going to take a look and make some decisions." Tonight is his night,” Cuomo said, Associated Press reported. A ranked-choice voting system is being used in New York City, and if no candidate reaches 50 per cent of the vote, the board will tally the second-choice candidates of the people. Mamdani is expected to benefit more than Cuomo from the count as he cross-endorsed with Lander last week, according to a report in the Guardian. Who is Zohran Mamdani? Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. Zohran worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counsellor before representing the 36th Assembly District and its neighbourhoods of Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and Astoria Heights. While working as a counsellor, he used to assist low-income homeowners of color across Queens fight off eviction and live in their homes; as a result, this job led him to run for office, as per his profile report on the government website of the New York Assembly. After spending countless days negotiating with banks that prioritised profits over people, Zohran came to recognise that the housing crisis, one that existed long before the pandemic, was not a natural occurrence but the result of deliberate choices. These choices stemmed from decades of pro-corporate policies implemented both nationwide and in his state. Still, like all choices, there’s always room for change, and Zohran is eager to help drive that transformation. It wasn’t just his professional background that shaped his political journey—it was his experience with grassroots organising that truly set it in motion. In high school, Zohran co-founded his school’s first cricket team, which later participated in the inaugural season of the Public School Athletic League’s cricket tournament. Prior to this, his political expressions were largely confined to lengthy Facebook posts, which, he jokes, were about as impactful as the Yankees’ championship wins in the past decade. Carrying the spirit of organising forward, Zohran later co-founded his college’s first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and went on to work with progressive groups nationwide, campaigning for national candidates and pushing for expanded healthcare access. Though his path also included stints in film, music, and writing, it was always activism that grounded him, transforming disillusionment with the world into purposeful action. Now, as a member of the State Assembly, Zohran works daily to build a future in which all New Yorkers can live with dignity—a dignity not dictated by market forces. With nearly a quarter of his Astoria constituents spending half their income on rent, grappling with the most polluted air in Queens, and facing the highest rates of police profiling in the borough, Zohran envisions a future where housing, energy, and justice truly serve the many, not just the privileged few. He is the first South Asian man to work in the NYS Assembly, as well as the first person from Uganda and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of this body. Mamdani's impressive ascension will rebuke the Democratic establishment and inspire other progressive candidates nationwide. Despite Cuomo's backing from wealthy donors and centrist endorsements, including Bill Clinton, the campaign of the people thrived on grassroots support, particularly among young voters.

<p>Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.</p>

India-origin Zohran Mamdani likely to win New York City democratic mayoral primary. Who is he?

<p>Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin mayoral candidate in New York, is all over the internet and is creating buzz among Gen Zs and even Millennials. He is gaining fame on the internet for his progressive candidacy, in which he pushed a bold left-wing agenda and rose from relative obscurity to challenge the high-profile comeback bid of former Governor Andrew Cuomo.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 33-year-old mayoral candidate has promoted himself as a face of the new generation's political views. Zohran has taken a non-traditional approach to his political campaigns as he has been seen talking about the topics that are more aligned with the newest generation. Be it LGBTQ+, women's rights, or taxation, Zohran has used all the platforms on the internet to promote his views and approach to deal with the issues around these topics.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Zohran, having origins in India, will be New York's first Muslim and Indian-American mayor, if elected. &nbsp;All thanks to his unconventional approach of reaching out to voters, Zohran is being highly appreciated by the young voters. But he has also received not-so-happy [y response from the city’s influential Jewish electorate because he supported the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite a huge campaign to reach out to the voters, Zohran has been unknown to many voters in New York. He released a campaign video saying that “a third of New Yorkers still haven’t heard of us." Recently, Zohran received a standing ovation during a housing rally for his speech. “There is no ideological majority in New York City,” Zohran told the Associated Press. “If you speak to the people directly about issues they care about, such as the sky-high cost of living, you can successfully build a coalition," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin mayoral candidate in New York, is all over the internet and is creating buzz among Gen Zs and even Millennials. 

Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin mayoral candidate in New York, is all over the internet and is creating buzz among Gen Zs and even Millennials. He is gaining fame on the internet for his progressive candidacy, in which he pushed a bold left-wing agenda and rose from relative obscurity to challenge the high-profile comeback bid of former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The 33-year-old mayoral candidate has promoted himself as a face of the new generation's political views. Zohran has taken a non-traditional approach to his political campaigns as he has been seen talking about the topics that are more aligned with the newest generation. Be it LGBTQ+, women's rights, or taxation, Zohran has used all the platforms on the internet to promote his views and approach to deal with the issues around these topics. Zohran, having origins in India, will be New York's first Muslim and Indian-American mayor, if elected. All thanks to his unconventional approach of reaching out to voters, Zohran is being highly appreciated by the young voters. But he has also received not-so-happy [y response from the city’s influential Jewish electorate because he supported the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. Despite a huge campaign to reach out to the voters, Zohran has been unknown to many voters in New York. He released a campaign video saying that “a third of New Yorkers still haven’t heard of us." Recently, Zohran received a standing ovation during a housing rally for his speech. “There is no ideological majority in New York City,” Zohran told the Associated Press. “If you speak to the people directly about issues they care about, such as the sky-high cost of living, you can successfully build a coalition," he added.

<p>Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin mayoral candidate in New York, is all over the internet and is creating buzz among Gen Zs and even Millennials.&nbsp;</p>

Zohran Mamdani: NYC mayoral candidate's promises that has created buzz online

<p>Indian-origin Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is competing to become New York's next mayor. He is vying to beat ex-governor Andrew Cuomo and is inching towards a win, as per the latest polling data. His innovative political campaign might have something to do with Mamdani's progress in the polls. The Indian-American is playing on his heritage to attract voters, using Bollywood-style promotional ads in Hindi, complete with songs. Mamdani is Indian filmmaker Mira Nair's son and has used the filmmaking facility to his advantage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He starts the video by telling people that the choice is between him and Andrew Cuomo. "If you are only now learning about the election, then this is what Andrew Cuomo is offering," he says.</p><p>The video cuts to a shot of the epic scene from the movie Deewar where Amitabh Bachchan asks Shashi Kapoor, "Mere paas building hain, property hain, bangla hain, gaadi hain, bank balance hai, kya hai tumhare paas?" (I have buildings, properties, bungalows, cars, bank balance. What do you have?).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Mamdani poses in classic Shah Rukh Khan style</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cut to Mamdani standing on the street in Shah Rukh Khan's popular pose of open arms, as he says, "You," as the theme music of the song Om Shanti Om plays in the background.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-to-deploy-national-guard-to-maintain-order-after-protests-governor-greg-abbott-1749621774191"><strong>Texas to deploy National Guard to 'maintain order' after protests: Governor Greg Abbott</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He then tells in the video in Hindi that they have “raised $8 million because of the people, knocked on six lakh doors and are now this close to choosing the city's first South Asian mayor.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mamdani then hits the nail on the head, saying that it is now about "what he'll become", but about "what he'll do" for every New Yorker.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Will make "roti, kapda aur makaan" affordable, says Mamdani</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He lists the problems New Yorkers are facing, saying they are barely able to afford "roti, kapda aur makaan" (food, clothes and house), another famous Bollywood film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I am fighting to change all this," he says, "through rent freeze, free buses, universal childcare and cheap groceries."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Mamdani channels Rishi Kapoor from Karz</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"But I want to ask you one question? He says, before breaking into another famous Bollywood song from the movie Karz. "Hey, tumne kabhi kisi ko vote kiya?" (Have you ever voted for someone?), as a group of Indians reply, "Yes."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Kabhi kisi ko rank kiya? (Ever ranked someone?), to which the people go, "What?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then, Mamdani goes on to explain the rank-choice voting system used in New York, by using five tumblers of lassi (Indian milkshake made with curd), pouring the contents from one to another to explain how a candidate gains a majority. He basically tried to simplify things for the people who are not fully familiar with the process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He asks people to rank him, Zohran Mamdani, as their first choice on the ballot to help him win. He also lists the other three candidates they can choose, and strictly requests them not to vote for Andrew Cuomo because "his campaign is being run using funds from Trump's donors", and a win will "give them control over New York along with DC."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He ends the video with another Hindi film song.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the latest data for the Progress Survey of likely Democratic primary voters. Mamdani is only seven points behind Cuomo in the first round of New York City's ranked-choice voting system.</p>

New York Mayor race: Zohran Mamdani, Indian filmmaker Mira Nairs son, is campaigning Bollywood style in Hindi, complete with famous songs of Shah Rukh Khan and Rishi Kapoor, and an iconic dialogue of Amitabh Bachchan.

Indian-origin Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is competing to become New York's next mayor. He is vying to beat ex-governor Andrew Cuomo and is inching towards a win, as per the latest polling data. His innovative political campaign might have something to do with Mamdani's progress in the polls. The Indian-American is playing on his heritage to attract voters, using Bollywood-style promotional ads in Hindi, complete with songs. Mamdani is Indian filmmaker Mira Nair's son and has used the filmmaking facility to his advantage. He starts the video by telling people that the choice is between him and Andrew Cuomo. "If you are only now learning about the election, then this is what Andrew Cuomo is offering," he says. The video cuts to a shot of the epic scene from the movie Deewar where Amitabh Bachchan asks Shashi Kapoor, "Mere paas building hain, property hain, bangla hain, gaadi hain, bank balance hai, kya hai tumhare paas?" (I have buildings, properties, bungalows, cars, bank balance. What do you have?). Mamdani poses in classic Shah Rukh Khan style Cut to Mamdani standing on the street in Shah Rukh Khan's popular pose of open arms, as he says, "You," as the theme music of the song Om Shanti Om plays in the background. Also Read: Texas to deploy National Guard to 'maintain order' after protests: Governor Greg Abbott He then tells in the video in Hindi that they have “raised $8 million because of the people, knocked on six lakh doors and are now this close to choosing the city's first South Asian mayor.”

<p>New York Mayor race: Zohran Mamdani, Indian filmmaker Mira Nair's son, is campaigning Bollywood style in Hindi, complete with famous songs of Shah Rukh Khan and Rishi Kapoor, and an iconic dialogue of Amitabh Bachchan.</p>

Zohran Mamdani channels Shah Rukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor for New York mayor campaign. Watch

<p>Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran Kwame Mamdani created history on Tuesday as he along with fellow Queens resident Jennifer Rajkumar became the first South Asian to win a seat in the New York State Assembly.<br />
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Zohran ran for the post unopposed and will be representing New York's 36th Assembly District in Astoria ( a neighbourhood in&nbsp; Queens)<br />
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The 29-year-old is the son of Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan academician Mahmood Mamdani. He was born in Uganda and his family moved to New York when he was 7 years old.<br />
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Earlier today, Mamdani tweeted the news of his victory and wrote, "It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor &amp; build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one. Join @nycDSA."</p>

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I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor &amp; build a socialist New York.<br />
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But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well.<br />
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So let's build one. Join <a href="https://twitter.com/nycDSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nycDSA</a>. <a href="https://t.co/kzgplFgIJL">pic.twitter.com/kzgplFgIJL</a></p>
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<p>Zohran graduated from Bowdoin College. At present, he is working as a housing counsellor, and aids immigrant families facing eviction retain their homes.<br />
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He decided to join politics in October 2019 after a friend and fellow member of the local unit of Democratic Socialists of America suggested him to. He even defeated the incumbent Aravella Simotas by 346 votes in the Democratic primary. Owing to his area of work, Immigration and its laws are high on Zohran's list of 'issues' he would first like to tackle as an elected representative.<br />
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He notes that despite New York being a city that has a large number of immigrants and several diverse neighbourhoods, Trump administration's 'deportation machinery' works in the city as well. And so, his aim would be to ensure that the United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stays away from all New York courtrooms and hospitals. He also wants free health care for the low income group in the city.<br />
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Considering his mother is such an illustrious filmmaker, it is rather surprising that he has never been too keen about the world of cinema. A fact that Mira Nair herself admitted to in a 2013 interview to Hindustan Times, "...I don’t see it in him to make movies. He is very involved with current affairs, politics, and political issues. I think he can be engaged in the world in some way to make a difference. He is very very interested in that, " Nair had said at that time.<br />
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Zohran though has dabbled in rapping which has been a childhood hobby. He also has featuring in one of the videos titled 'Nani' which features 85-year-old veteran actress Madhur Jaffery along with Zohran as Mr Cardimom.<br />
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"Oftentimes, people think of music and politics are separate endeavours, but I think they’re tied together...In both, you’re trying to tell a story. As Mr Cardamom, I was trying to tell a story about my grandmother made a little fantastical. As a candidate, I’m trying to tell the story of my community.” he had said while promoting the album.</p>


Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran Kwame Mamdani created history on Tuesday as he along with fellow Queens resident Jennifer Rajkumar became the first South Asian to win a seat in the New York State Assembly.

Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran Kwame Mamdani created history on Tuesday as he along with fellow Queens resident Jennifer Rajkumar became the first South Asian to win a seat in the New York State Assembly. Zohran ran for the post unopposed and will be representing New York's 36th Assembly District in Astoria ( a neighbourhood in Queens) The 29-year-old is the son of Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan academician Mahmood Mamdani. He was born in Uganda and his family moved to New York when he was 7 years old. Earlier today, Mamdani tweeted the news of his victory and wrote, "It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor & build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one. Join @nycDSA." It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor & build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one. Join @nycDSA. pic.twitter.com/kzgplFgIJL — Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 4, 2020 × Zohran graduated from Bowdoin College. At present, he is working as a housing counsellor, and aids immigrant families facing eviction retain their homes. He decided to join politics in October 2019 after a friend and fellow member of the local unit of Democratic Socialists of America suggested him to. He even defeated the incumbent Aravella Simotas by 346 votes in the Democratic primary. Owing to his area of work, Immigration and its laws are high on Zohran's list of 'issues' he would first like to tackle as an elected representative. He notes that despite New York being a city that has a large number of immigrants and several diverse neighbourhoods, Trump administration's 'deportation machinery' works in the city as well. And so, his aim would be to ensure that the United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stays away from all New York courtrooms and hospitals. He also wants free health care for the low income group in the city. Considering his mother is such an illustrious filmmaker, it is rather surprising that he has never been too keen about the world of cinema. A fact that Mira Nair herself admitted to in a 2013 interview to Hindustan Times, "...I don’t see it in him to make movies. He is very involved with current affairs, politics, and political issues. I think he can be engaged in the world in some way to make a difference. He is very very interested in that, " Nair had said at that time. Zohran though has dabbled in rapping which has been a childhood hobby. He also has featuring in one of the videos titled 'Nani' which features 85-year-old veteran actress Madhur Jaffery along with Zohran as Mr Cardimom. "Oftentimes, people think of music and politics are separate endeavours, but I think they’re tied together...In both, you’re trying to tell a story. As Mr Cardamom, I was trying to tell a story about my grandmother made a little fantastical. As a candidate, I’m trying to tell the story of my community.” he had said while promoting the album.

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Meet Zohran Mamdani, filmmaker Mira Nair's son who won a seat at the New York State Assembly