Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:07pm on 05 Nov 2025,Wednesday India Global
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. The Democratic-Socialist secured 1,035,646 votes (50%), with Cuomo receiving 41.6%. His mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, celebrated on social media, posting "Zohran, you beauty" alongside 'Empire State Of Mind.' During his victory speech, Mamdani directly addressed Donald Trump: "Turn the volume up! To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us." He emphasized NYC's immigrant identity, stating the city will remain "built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant." He assumes office January 1, 2026, bringing focus on inclusivity and social justice.
