Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday hailed the victory of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City and said his election was a resounding victory for progressive politics.

Despite repeated threats from President Donald Trump, the people of New York chose progressive politics over fear, he said in a post on 'X'.

His (Mamdani) campaign, rooted in ensuring dignity and opportunity for the poor, inspired massive youth support, proving that the ideals of the Left continue to resonate powerfully, Vijayan said.

"The election of @ZohranKMamdani as New York City's next Mayor is a resounding victory for progressive politics and a forceful rejection of far-right intimidation," the CPI(M) veteran said.

This victory is a reminder that even in the fa

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