Goa, Nov. 5 -- Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first India-origin, Muslim mayor of New York City after winning the November 4, 2025 election. At 34 years old, Mamdani won 50.4% of the vote, defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo who secured 41.6% in a tightly contested race. The youngest mayor in over a century and a democratic socialist, Mamdani's landmark victory reflects a generational shift in the city's political landscape.

A Queens State Assembly member, Mamdani surged to prominence after clinching the Democratic nomination by defeating Cuomo in a hard-fought primary. His campaign focused on affordability, promising initiatives such as rent freezes, free public transportation, city-run grocery stores, and universal ...