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Trump mocks Mamdani win, breaks into his signature "YMCA" dance
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump mocked Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani's historic New York mayoral win, calling him a "communist" and criticizing Democrats for the result. Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, has also been critical of Trump, telling him in his victory speech, "Turn the volume u
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Socialist Mamdani breaks mandate: NYC gets first Muslim mayor, says will r
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite the looming "intimidation" from US President Donald Trump, the Assemblyman from Queens on Tuesday (local time) took the helm of the city, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo's independent bid and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a race that galvanised young voters and progressives. Read More
'Refuse to apologise for being Muslim': Zohran Mamdani delivers fiery spee
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral race, becoming the city's youngest and first Muslim mayor. In his victory speech, he challenged Trump, vowed to end corruption, support workers' rights, and called New York a city of hope, declaring it will "be the light" in times of darkness.
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"New York built, powered, and now led by an immigrant": Zohran Mamdani aft
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrated his historic win by emphasising the city's diverse roots, underscoring his pride in being an immigrant himself, having moved to New York City from Uganda with his family at the age of seven.
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"Turn the volume up": Zohran Mamdani fires direct challenge at Trump after
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his victory speech, he pledged to fight corruption, champion progressive policies, and inspired hope, calling New York a beacon against political darkness.
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Zohran Mamdani marks historic NYC win walking off to "Dhoom Machale"
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City and the youngest person to win the mayoral election in a century.
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"A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history," Zohran Mamdani invoke
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Zohran Mamdani became New York City's youngest mayor and the first Muslim, South-Asian immigrant to hold the post. Quoting Nehru's Tryst with Destiny, he said, "Tonight New York has stepped from the old into the new." He won 50.4% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.
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"New York, tonight you have delivered a mandate for change," Zohran Mamdan
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called his win a mandate for change and working-class representation, celebrating victories "against all odds" and emphasizing that "this city is your city and this democracy is yours too."
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Democrats sweep key elections as Obama hails unity, forward-looking leader
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Former President Obama congratulated Democratic candidates on their victories, calling them a sign of unity. Democrats won major races, including NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Virginia's historic statewide offices, New Jersey Governor, and local mayors, while defending Pennsylvania's Supreme
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