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Historic Victory: Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York's First Muslim and South Asian Mayor, Receives Praise from Shashi Tharoor
Nov 05, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, first of South Asian heritage, and youngest in over a century. His grassroots campaign focusing on affordable housing and economic equality secured a decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo, earning praise from Indian politician Shashi Tharoor and driving record voter turnout.
From Cannes to City Hall: How Mira Nair's Son Zohran Mamdani Made History as New York's First Muslim Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Filmmaker Mira Nair proudly references a touching 1988 Cannes Film Festival moment as her son Zohran Mamdani makes history by becoming New York's first Muslim mayor. At 68, Nair celebrates her transition from "producer of the director" to "producer of the candidate" as Mamdani prepares to become the youngest, first South Asian-descended, and first African-born mayor of New York City.
Zohran Mamdani Makes History as NYC's First Muslim Mayor: The Remarkable Legacy of His Parents Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani
Nov 05, 2025 03:08 pm CST
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and influential scholar Mahmood Mamdani, has made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor. This article explores the remarkable achievements of his parents - from Mira Nair's groundbreaking films that cross cultural boundaries to Mahmood Mamdani's significant contributions to postcolonial studies and political discourse.
Filmmaker Mira Nair Celebrates Son Zohran Mamdani's Historic Victory as New York's Youngest Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair shared her pride as her 34-year-old son Zohran Mamdani made history by winning the New York City mayoral race. The young progressive Democrat defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, becoming one of the youngest mayors in NYC history and promising transformative change for working-class New Yorkers.
Trump vs Mamdani: Political Showdown Erupts as Democrat Makes History as New York's Youngest Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 02:25 pm CST
The historic election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor has sparked an immediate political confrontation with President Donald Trump. Following Mamdani's direct challenge to Trump in his victory speech, the President responded with "AND SO IT BEGINS!" on Truth Social, while Republican leadership condemned the election as cementing the Democratic Party's shift toward radical socialism. With record voter turnout exceeding 2 million participants, this political faceoff signals a new chapter in American political discourse.
Zohran Mamdani Elected as New York's First Muslim Mayor: "No Space For Islamophobia in Elections"
Nov 05, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, a young leftist and Muslim politician, has been elected as New York's next mayor, promising a new era of inclusive politics. In his victory speech, Mamdani emphasized New York's immigrant heritage, rejected Islamophobia in politics, and pledged to fight for marginalized communities while serving as a counterweight to President Donald Trump's policies ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Historic Win: Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim and African-Born Mayor of New York City
Nov 05, 2025 12:31 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democrat born to Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani, has made history by becoming New York City's first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian-heritage mayor. His progressive platform focuses on affordable housing, universal childcare, and raising the minimum wage to $30 by 2030.
Zohran Mamdani Makes History: New York City Elects First Muslim Mayor with Progressive Agenda
Nov 05, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old son of Ugandan scholar and Indian filmmaker, has made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor and youngest in a century. His grassroots campaign focused on affordable housing, universal childcare, and raising minimum wage to $30/hour by 2030 resonated with voters, generating the highest mayoral election turnout in 50 years. Mamdani's victory marks a significant shift toward progressive leadership in America's largest city.
Trump Attacks Zohran Mamdani Ahead of Historic New York Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025 11:51 pm CST
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Zohran Mamdani, who is poised to become New York's first Muslim mayor, urging Jewish voters to oppose him in Tuesday's election. Despite the controversial remarks on social media, the 34-year-old progressive candidate campaigning on affordability issues remains favored to win the mayoral race.
Trump Claims He's "Better Looking" Than NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani in CBS Interview
Nov 03, 2025 04:21 pm CST
US President Donald Trump dismisses comparisons to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "communist" while claiming superior looks during a CBS 60 Minutes interview. The upcoming NYC mayoral election on November 4 could potentially see Mamdani become the city's first Muslim mayor after his Democratic primary victory over Andrew Cuomo.
