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Zohran Mamdani salutes Bollywood, Indian history, Muslim tradition on victory night
NEW YORK - Moments after he made history as the first Muslim and Asian American mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani dished out a fiery acceptance speech and topped it off with a hit Bollywood soundtrack that boomed through a crowded hall of supporters.

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Who is Zohran Mamdani? Meet New York City’s first Muslim mayor of Indian and African origin
'Badhai!' in India, a Celebration for Zohran Mamdani's New York Mayoral Win and His Roots
Zohran Mamdani: Building a politics of hope
The election of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist of South Asian and Muslim origin, as the mayor of New York will resonate beyond that city and even the US.

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Nehru to ‘Dhoom Machale’: How Mamdani honoured his Indian roots in NYC winning speech
‘A Moment Comes…’: Zohran Mamdani echoes Nehru’s words in victory speech as he's poised to be first Muslim Mayor of NYC
Zohran Mamdani, the young Democrat Trump warned would turn NYC into a ‘disaster’, has now carved his place in history
Mamdani’s platform centres on supporting working-class New Yorkers, with promises of rent freezes, fare-free buses, and universal childcare, all funded through fair taxation.

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo
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Zohran Mamdani invokes Nehru as he declares ‘A New Era’ after New York Mayoral victory

Zohran Mamdani isn’t alone. How Indian-origin politicians are slowly becoming more in the US

Zohran Mamdani, who was elected mayor of New York, America’s biggest city, on Tuesday (4 November), is the son of filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan academic and political commentator Mahmood Mamdani. He is a 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist.

Elon Musk accused of racism after butchering Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani’s last name

Elon Musk is facing backlash for misspelling Zohran Mamdani’s name on purpose in a post endorsing his rival in the New York City mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo.

Deportation Of Indian-Origin Man, Wrongfully Jailed For 43 Years, Halted By US Courts

Two US courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport Subramanyam Vedam, the 64-year-old Indian-origin man who spent four decades in prison before his murder conviction was overturned earlier this year.

Indian-origin Aftab Pureval wins second term as Cincinnati Mayor

Indian-origin Democrat Aftab Pureval won a second term as Cincinnati’s mayor, defeating Republican Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance. The 43-year-old’s re-election strengthens Democ

Who is Aftab Pureval? Indian-origin mayor wins re-election in Cincinnati

Aftab Pureval has been re-elected as the mayor of Cincinnati, securing a decisive victory against Republican challenger Cory Bowman.

Mamdani announces transition leaders, vows to deliver on ambitious agenda

Zohran Mamdani has announced a team including former city and federal officials — all women — to steer his transition to New York City Hall.
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