India, Nov. 5 -- Indian political leaders on Wednesday congratulated Democratic leader Zohran Mamdani on his victory in the New York City mayoral elections, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a battle where even the President openly voiced out against him.

Mamdani, 34, defeated former NYC governor Andrew Cuomo, who was contesting as an Independent in the race, to win the polls.

Following his victory, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor extended his wishes to the Democrat candidate, with a screenshot from New York Times saying 'Mamdani's improbable run ends in victory.'

"Wonderfully apt! Warmest congratulations to my old friend @MiraPagliNair on her son @ZohranKMamdani's spectacular victory and to his uncles, my Stephanian friends Vic...