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Who is Zohran Mamdani?

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Zohran Mamdani is a 34-year-old Ugandan-born, Indian-origin democratic socialist who becomes New York City's first Muslim mayor and its youngest in over a century. He rises rapidly from obscurity, advocating progressive policies like rent freezes, free public transport, and childcare. Mamdani's victory is historic, drawing both praise and controversy, and is seen as a major win for Democrats and immigrants in the city.

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World reacts to Zohran Mamdani's win in NYC mayoral race

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  • Zohran Mamdani, 34, won New York City's mayoral race, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor. 4s
  • Mamdani's victory has prompted reactions from both the U.S. and abroad, including pride from his native Uganda. 11s
  • His Ugandan mentor, Joseph Bayanga, praised Mamdani's commitment to public service and his connection with people. 45s
  • Mamdani has faced accusations of being anti-Semitic and pro-Hamas, with reactions in Israel split along ideological lines. 2m 10s
  • Israel's ambassador to the U.S. called for Jewish solidarity and stronger ties with Jewish leaders in response to Mamdani's remarks. 2m 38s
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