Meet Zohran Mamdani, first Indian-American Muslim Mayor, wins New York City mayoral race
Mamdani won the NYC Mayoral election, getting 948,202 votes (50.6 per cent), with 83 per cent of the votes in.
In a major political milestone, Zohran Mamdani has made history by winning the fiercely contested race for New York City Mayor, becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to be elected to sit at the helm of the largest city in the United States. The 34-year-old’s win represents “a victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party” at a time when national Democrats remain divided over strategies to counter President Doland Trump, who “had threatened to pull federal funds from the city if Mamdani was elected,” CNN said.
Following his win, Mamdani shared his first X post featuring a video of a New York City subway train arriving at City Hall, with the message “Zohran For New York City” displayed on the wall. City Hall is reported to be the home to the mayor’s office.
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— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani had been the front-runner in the NYC Mayoral election for months and on Tuesday defeated Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and political heavyweight former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent candidate and received US President Doland Trump’s endorsement only on the eve of the election.
How many votes did Mamdani secure to win the NYC mayoral race?
According to the news agency PTI, Mamdani won the NYC Mayoral election, securing 948,202 votes (50.6 per cent), with 83 per cent of the votes in. Meanwhile, Cuomo secured 776,547 votes (41.3 per cent) while Sliwa got 137,030 votes.
The NYC Board of Elections said that two million votes were cast, for the first time since 1969, with check-ins in Manhattan at 444,439, followed by Bronx (187,399), Brooklyn (571,857), Queens (421,176) and Staten Island (123,827).
Who is Zohran Mamdani and what is his Bollywood connection?
India(BHARAT)n-descent Mamdani was born on October 18, 1991, in Kampala, Uganda. He is the son of renowned filmmaker Mira Nair and Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani. Born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani moved to New York City with his family when he was 7. Later, he became a naturalised US citizen only recently in 2018. As per Forbes, Mamdani’s total net worth is approximately $200,000 (around Rs 1.77 crore). Her mother, Mira Nair, made her feature film debut as the director of the drama film Salaam Bombay.
A graduate of the NYC Public School System, he attended Bronx High School of Science and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, as reported by the New York State Assembly.
Former US President Barack Obama message to Zohran Mamdani?
Former US President Barack Obama congratulated Democratic candidates on their victories, calling the results a reflection of unity and strong, forward-looking leadership. He wrote on X, “Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win.”
Meanwhile, Trump has also reacted to the Zohran Mamdani’s win. Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote,” TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,” according to Pollsters.”
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