India, Nov. 5 -- Zohran Mamdani is the new Mayor-elect of New York City. A self-confessed democratic socialist, the 34-year-old has made some very big promises to his constituents. While his stated policy goals have drawn criticism as well as praise from various quarters, Mamdani remains firm on his stand.

Here's a look at five major campaign promises that Zohran Mamdani has made, which are likely to drive his policies while in office.

Zohran Mamdani's campaign has focused on the high cost of living in the city. He promises that since the majority of New Yorkers are tenants, he would freeze the rents that stabilized tenants have to pay. This is supposed to stop the exodus of people from the city and save money for the residents.

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