Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Elected New York Mayor

• By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Washington
• Nov 05, 2025
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In a historic victory, Indian-origin Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the Mayor of New York, securing 50.4% of the vote. Mamdani, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair — known for Monsoon Wedding and Salaam Bombay! — and academic Mahmood Mamdani, marks multiple firsts with his win.

At just 33, Mamdani becomes New York’s youngest mayor in a century, as well as the first mayor of Indian descent and the first Muslim to hold the city’s top office.

In his victory address, Mamdani drew inspiration from Jawaharlal Nehru’s iconic “Tryst with Destiny” speech, delivered on the eve of India’s independence in 1947, saying it reminded him of “the promise of freedom and justice that transcends borders.”

After the speech, the celebration took a joyous turn as Mamdani danced with his wife to the Bollywood hit “Dhoom Machale.” His mother, Mira Nair, joined him on stage for an emotional embrace, while his father watched proudly from the audience.

Mamdani’s win is being hailed as a moment of pride for the global Indian diaspora and a milestone for diversity in American politics.