New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor for the second time on midday Thursday (local time) by Senator Bernie Sanders in the presence of his wife, Rama Duwaji.

This event comes after a more private swearing-in at midnight, which took place at a disused NYC subway station beneath the City Hall.

Mamdani, after being sworn in by Sanders, paid tribute to the veteran leader, saying that Sanders is the leader whom he wants to emulate.

Mamdani also heaped praises on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortezm saying, "You have paved the way for this moment."

The first millennial, South Asian and Muslim mayor of NYC even addressed the people who did not vote for him, saying, "While only action can change mind...