Zoran Mamdani’s Historic Win: First Muslim Mayor of New York City

This special report covers the historic New York City mayoral election victory of Zoran Mamdani, who has become the city’s first Muslim mayor. The bulletin notes that Mamdani’s win is ‘also being seen as a setback for the US president, who had earlier warned and threatened the New York City voters that if they vote for Zoran Mamdani…there will be federal fund cuts for the New York City.’ The program explores the background of the 33-year-old, a former housing counsellor and hip-hop artist known as Mr. Cardamom. Son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and professor Mahmood Mamdani, Zoran’s journey from a rapper whose music featured in his mother’s film ‘Queen of Katwe’ to a political figure scripting history in a three-way contest is detailed. The report touches on his progressive politics and how he defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who was backed by US President Donald Trump.