Indian-Origin Mayor Zohran Mamdani Quotes Nehru in Historic New York Victory Speech

Nov 05, 2025 01:34 pm CST

Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, of Indian-Ugandan heritage, referenced Jawaharlal Nehru's historic "Tryst with Destiny" speech in his victory address, promising bold leadership to tackle the city's cost-of-living crisis. The son of scholar Mahmood Mamdani and filmmaker Mira Nair brings his diverse background to City Hall as he pledges a new era for New Yorkers.