The young politician garnered support among the youth and working-class New Yorkers, who have been reeling under the burden of high costs and job insecurities

xNew York: Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community. The 34-year-old Indian-descent democrat defeated independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the closely-watched battle for New York City Mayor. Mamdani will be the first Muslim, the first Indian-origin, the first born in Africa, and the youngest one in more than a century when he becomes New York Mayor on January 1. "I am young and I am a Muslim. I refuse to apologise for being a Muslim," Mamdani said in his victory

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