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Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani to be next NYC mayor: Old post on ‘Queer Liberation’ goes viral; Vivek Ramaswamy suggests ‘move to Ohio’

Zohran Mamdani (AP) and Vivek Ramaswamy (ANI) The recent election of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate of Indian origin, has ignited reactions on social media.Railey Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer turned conservative political activist and vocal advocate for women’s sports not allowing transgenders, stirred controversy by posting a blunt […]

From rent freeze to Israel: What are Zohran Mamdani’s views on major issues? Find out more about NYC’s Dem Mayor nominee | World News

With his recent victory in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has gone from political curiosity to citywide contender. At 33, the Astoria-based assemblyman has successfully positioned himself as the voice of New York’s progressive, multi-ethnic, and working-class future. But what exactly does Mamdani stand for?From rent controls and universal […]

Zohran Mamdani’s biggest victory? From pestering Mira Nair to winning NYC’s mayoral primary

(L-R) Zohran Kwame Mamdani with his parents Director Mira Nair, and Mahmood Mamdani (PTI Photo) In a sweeping upset, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani has won the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor, defeating political heavyweight and former governor Andrew Cuomo. But long before Mamdani was hailed as a rising political star with Bernie […]

NYC Mayoral polls: Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins primary, progressive economic ideas trump Cuomo; what’s next? |

Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins primary, progressive economic ideas trump Cuomo New York City bets on 33-year-old Democratic State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as the surprise frontrunner in the Democratic mayoral primary, outpacing former governor Andrew Cuomo after the first round of ranked-choice ballots.Since the primary is decided through ranked-choice voting (RCV), final results are still awaited, […]

How Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani used the Trump playbook to beat Andrew Cuomo – and become Democratic Mayoral Nominee | World News

The Trump of TikTok—Minus the Tan In a political shocker that would make Mar-a-Lago jealous, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani has defeated Andrew Cuomo to win the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. Armed not with a party machine but a ring light, Mamdani channelled the Trump playbook—minus the racism, plus the rent freeze—and turned […]

Who is Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani? Meet Mira Nayar’s son and New York’s mayor-in-waiting | World News

Who is Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani? Meet Mira Nayar’s son and New York’s mayor-in-waiting A 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, secured the Democratic nomination and the mayoralty of New York City on Tuesday night, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched ranked-choice primary. With 89% of precincts reporting in the hour after polls closed […]

New York Mayoral Race 2025: How Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani used the Trump playbook; and shook Gotham | World News

What do you get when you cross a Bollywood auteur, a postcolonial political theorist, and a GoPro? You get Zohran Mamdani—New York assemblyman, democratic socialist, Instagram heartthrob, and now, just maybe, the most dangerous man in American politics.Because let’s be clear: Mamdani isn’t just running for mayor. He’s running an insurgency, armed with TikTok transitions, […]

New York Mayoral Race 2025 Decoded: Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams or Andrew Cuomo – who will win? | World News

In Daredevil: Born Again, Wilson Fisk—the Kingpin of Crime—doesn’t just manipulate the system; he becomes Mayor of New York. Because in the Marvel Universe, the best way to consolidate criminal power isn’t through backroom deals—it’s by getting elected. A comic book storyline? Maybe. But in 2025 New York, fiction and politics are on disturbingly good […]

Who Is Zohran Mamdani? Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair’s son contesting for New York City mayor elections; all you need to know

Zohran Mamdani (Image credit AP) Zohran Mamdani, 33, an Assembly man of Indian origin from Queens, currently serving as a member of the New York State Assembly. A democratic socialist, he is contesting in the upcoming New York state elections for the mayor post, scheduled for June 24.He was born and raised in Kampala, Uganda. […]

New York Mayor elections: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Zohran Mamdani

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Zohran Mamdani In a notable political development, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York City provided her support to Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign on Thursday. This endorsement represents a significant effort to unite progressive voters against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s potential return.“Assembly Member Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the […]