India, Nov. 5 -- Zohran Mamdani is making global headlines as the new mayor-elect of New York City. The 34-year-old is the first Muslim elected to this office.

As expected, there is great curiosity regarding Mamdani and his background. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani has lived in New York City since the age of seven, per the New York Assembly. A naturalized US citizen, he will now have one of the most high-profile public service responsibilities on his shoulders.

As per the New York Assembly website, Mamdani attended the Bronx High School of Science. He graduated from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor's degree in African Studies. Interestingly, both his parents are Harvard graduates.

CNN reported that Mamdani was politically active in h...