Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming the first Muslim, Indian-origin, and youngest mayor of New York City. At just 34, the democratic socialist shocked everyone by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

His win shook the city’s business elites and political leaders. Mamdani was disliked by many of the country’s wealthiest people and even Donald Trump. Yet, against all odds, he rose above the hate and changed New York politics. Here is how he paved the path to success:

Mamdani’s policies

Mamdani’s economic ideas directly challenge the city’s richest residents. In an interview with NBC, he defended his plan to tax “richer and whiter” neighbourhoods, arguing that the city’s property tax system is unfair. As a democratic socialist, Mamdani has said he does

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