India, Oct. 23 -- Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo clashed in the final debate of New York City's mayoral race on Wednesday, ahead of the election on Saturday. While each candidate criticised the others over a range of issues, Mamdani, reportedly leading in both polls and political betting markets, drew attention for targeting Cuomo and portraying him as a failure unable to bring change to the city.

During the second and final debate, Mamdani faced criticism over his lack of experience, Cuomo was questioned about the sexual harassment allegations that forced him from office, and Sliwa aimed to demonstrate his seriousness as a candidate.

Mamdani has emerged as the front-runner over ...