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Celebrations roll in across social media for Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win

The 34-year-old is set to be New York’s youngest mayor in more than a century

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s New York election victory inspires hope in Uganda

Zohran Mamdani was briefly raised in Uganda and kept his citizenship even after he became a naturalized U.S citizen in 2018

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Who is Zohran Mamdani? Arsenal-supporting 'Trump nightmare' elected mayor of New York

Mamdani makes history as the first Muslim mayor of New York, and at 34 is the youngest person in over a century to lead the city.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor - Roll Call

Democratic Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City’s 111th mayor on Tuesday, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025

Who are Zohran Mamdani’s parents? Award-winning Indian-American director Mira Nair and a political commentator

How his public intellectual parents shaped the new New York mayor’s politics has been a persistent line of inquiry on the campaign trail

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Zohran Mamdani started learning about politics in Uganda. Locals knew he would rise to power

‘We shouldn’t just be proud of Mamdani, we should be very excited’

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

‘Binary thinking’: Why Zohran Mamdani’s African identity doesn’t fit US racial boxes

The New York mayoral candidate, who was born in Uganda, has faced backlash in the US over his complex identity – but here in Kampala, Ugandans of Indian descent are unquestioningly considered African

The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate’s background requires examining the rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname: Mamdani.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

What you can learn from the angry reactions to Zohran Mamdani’s win

A charismatic 33-year-old Indian-American politician from New York called Zohran Kwame Mamdani is creating waves of upset – both in his home country and in India – but for entirely different reasons. 

Newslaundry · Jun 30, 2025

New York Mayoral Vote Floors Democratic Establishment

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary is a seismic wake-up call for a party establishment out of step with younger Americans and failing to counter Donald Trump, analysts say.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025