Man of Moment: What to know About the Indian-American Socialist Altering Political Dynamics In New York City
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and state assemblyman, claimed victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, positioning himself to become the city’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor.
Former governor Andrew Cuomo, his main rival, conceded the race late Tuesday in what analysts described as a significant upset, according to Western media reports.
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While the final result hinges on the city’s ranked-choice voting system, Mamdani holds a substantial lead.
Man of Moment: What to know About Indian-American Socialist Altering Political Dynamics In New York City
Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born October 18, 1991) is an American politician who has served as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 36th district, based in Queens, since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani is the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City in the 2025 election.
The son of academic Mahmood Mamdani and filmmaker Mira Nair, Mamdani was born in Uganda and briefly lived in South Africa.
He immigrated to the United States with his family when he was seven years old and settled in New York City. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, Mamdani earned a bachelor’s degree in Africana studies from Bowdoin College.
He worked as a housing counsellor and hip-hop musician before entering politics. He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020, defeating four-term incumbent Aravella Simotas in a Democratic primary. Mamdani was reelected without opposition in 2022 and 2024.
In 2024, Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City in the 2025 mayoral election. His campaign platform includes support for free city buses, public child care, city-owned grocery stores, a rent freeze on rent-stabilized units, and building affordable social housing units. He is a critic of the state of Israel. During the Democratic primaries, Mamdani received several endorsements from prominent progressive politicians, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and became the party’s presumptive nominee after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race.
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