Zohran Mamdani: Rising Democratic Socialist With Indian Roots Campaigns for New York City Mayor

Nov 04, 2025 03:34 pm CST

Zohran Mamdani, son of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, is running for New York City mayor with a progressive platform focused on affordable housing, universal childcare, and economic equality. The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist and current New York State Assembly member could make history as the city's first Muslim mayor if elected on November 4.