Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City’s Youngest and First Muslim Mayor at Age 34
Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York City’s Youngest and First Muslim Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the youngest mayor in New York City history, narrowly defeating his closest competitor at age 34.
Aadrika Tayal 
New Delhi (India) November 5: In a surprising upset watched around the city, Mr. Mamdani made history with his win over political giant former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in the closely-followed New York City mayoral race.
A Message of Change and Hope
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect declared that his victory brought down a “political dynasty”, and quoted former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to say that with his win, the city has “stepped out from the old into the new”.
He said, “Friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life, but let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page on a politics that abandons the many and answers only to the few. New York tonight you have delivered.”
“We won because New Yorkers allowed themselves to hope that the impossible could be made possible, and we won because we insisted that no longer would politics be something that is done to us. Now, it is something that we do,” he said.
“Standing before you, I think of the words of Jawaharlal Nehru - a moment comes, but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, we have stepped out from the old into the new.”
Targets Trumps during his Speech
His speech also had harsh words for Trump, who threatened to shut off funds to New York if Mamdani wins. The mayor-elect pledged to bring an end to the culture of corruption and accused Trump of taking advantage of tax loopholes and not paying his fair share.
A scene that has gone viral on social media: the hit Hindi song ‘Dhoom Machale’ in the background as Mamdani concludes his speech and the crowd breaks into applause.
Historic Victory
Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, defeated his main rivals — former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa — in a landslide as reported by the Associated Press. It turns out the city is in great shape as Mamdani takes office on January 1, 2026.
With 91 percent of votes tallied, Mamdani secured 1,035,646 ballots, or 50 per cent. Cuomo got 854,738 votes – or 41.6 percent — while Sliwa got less than the two top candidates.
A New Era for New York City Politics
His bio has generated interest throughout the campaign. He is the child of Indian-American film maker Mira Nair and Ugandan-American Scholar Mahmood Mamdani. His election had been celebrated as a milestone, for the city’s Muslim community and also for young leaders throughout the country.
Mamdani is poised to assume the highest elected office in the city beginning in 2026. His platform focused on social justice and a more inclusive model of city governance, according to observers. His election is seen by many as a turning point in New York’s political history, and they are eager to see how his administration will shape the city’s future.
