New Delhi: Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral election implies that he had "struck a chord" with people through the issues raised, and the win is, in a way, the city's "answer" to right-wing movements in the US, according to two former Indian diplomats.

They said it remains to be seen how Mamdani will deliver on the ambitious promises he made during his spirited campaign.

Mamdani emerged victorious in the closely-watched mayoral election, defeating political heavyweights -- former New York State governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.

Many international affairs experts, including former ambassadors of India, termed it a "historic victory".

Veteran diplomat Venu Rajamony told PTI that Mamdani's win is "in a way, an answer being given by New York Cit

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