Zohran Mamdani Creates History As New York’s First Indian-American Muslim Mayor

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani made history on Wednesday by winning the New York City mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Indian-American Muslim mayor. Mamdani secured a decisive victory against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who contested as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. His win marks a significant milestone in New York’s political landscape, symbolizing growing diversity and representation in American urban leadership.