Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor, pledging bold, inclusive governance focused on affordability and equity, while marking a historic milestone as the city’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor in a historic midnight ceremony at a decommissioned subway station, becoming the city’s first Muslim leader. The 34-year-old Democrat will take oath again at a public ceremony later in the day.
Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year's Day. The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies.
US President Donald Trump mocked New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling him “whatever the hell his name is,” while branding him a communist. Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, responded by vowing to lead an immigrant-powered New York.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born son of filmmaker Mira Nair, won New York City’s mayoral election, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his fiery victory speech, Mamdani vowed immigrant-led governance, challenged President Trump, and declared “hope over tyranny and big money"
Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens and the son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, declared victory in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night.
