Trump’s Threat Backfires? Zoran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race, Polls Say

This special report focuses on the New York City mayoral race where polls show Zoran Mamdani, a democratic socialist of Indian origin, with a clear lead over former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The election is marked by high-stakes political drama, with former President Donald Trump endorsing Cuomo and threatening to cut federal funds to the city if Mamdani is elected. Mamdani has publicly stated, ‘I will not be intimidated by this president. I will not be intimidated by anyone, because my job here is to serve the people of this city.’ The bulletin also covers another significant win for Indian-Americans in U.S. politics: Ghazala Hashmi, who was born in Hyderabad, has been declared the winner of the lieutenant governor race in Virginia. These developments are being seen as the potential start of a ‘blue wave’ with implications for the upcoming midterm elections.