Bhubaneswar: The newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani , has a connection with Odisha. Mamdani is the grandson of Amritlal Nair, a visionary administrator who once served as the District Collector of Sundargarh in the late 1950s. Mamdani is the son of Rourkela-born award-winning filmmaker Mira Nair, Amritlal's daughter.

Amritlal Nair, remembered in Sundargarh as a progressive and far-sighted officer, had made significant contributions to the district’s educational development. During his tenure as Collector in 1958, he contributed towards the establishment of a college at Ganachanda, ensuring higher education access for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The institution continues to serve as a milestone in promoting education among tribal communities.

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