With only a month left for the mayoral election, Zojran Mamdani visited the two oldest temples of the city in Flushing, Queens, where he spoke about his Hindu connection. Before his mayoral run, Mamdani was in the news for leading a hate mob in NYC that targeted Ram Mandir. On Sunday, he said the Hindu community has been showcasing what 'seva' (service) looks like for decades, oftentimes without any recognition. "I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practises, whether it's Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Holi...it's one thing that taught me many of the va
'I am proud that my mother's family is Hindu': Zohran Mamdani visits New York's oldest temples; 'While being Muslim myself...'

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