The Making Of A Mayor: How Zohran Mamdani Is Rewriting New York’s Political Playbook

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Young, outspoken and unapologetically progressive— in the bustling streets of Queens, a new political force is rising.

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and son of celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, is the frontrunner to make history as New York City’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor. Mamdani’s campaign has captured the imagination of voters. In a city that is struggling with inequality, housing crises, and rising cost of living, he seems like a breath of fresh air.

Beyond the slogans and the social media frenzy, including a public war of words with US President Donald Trump, is a candidate who is looking to reshape one of the world’s most complex cities.

Born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised partly in South Afric