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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