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Zohran Mamdani elected as New York’s first Muslim mayor [Update@ Post#160]

Will Zohran Mamdani become the next mayor of NYC?

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A truly proud moment for the Indian diaspora and something the desi community in general I.e., Pakistanis, Bangladeshiz and Afghans and all immigrant groups must support.

India’s diversity and global reach is astonishing. Trump can’t deal with this.
 
If you have heard the views of Mamdani about Modi, how will Modi's next trip to NYC pan out, as Mamdani is now the mayor?

 
The devil Cheney died today, mayor is now Muslim of one of the most influential cities in the modern world- same city after 24 years since 9/11 which same Cheney that died today used as an excuse to enter the Middle East and shed blood there and when anti Muslim sentiment was at its peak. Which person in the world would have thought then that the mayor in a few years would be Muslim?

tide can turn very fast. 24 years is nothing in the context of human history let alone world history.
 
Suleiman said:
The devil Cheney died today, mayor is now Muslim of one of the most influential cities in the modern world- same city after 24 years since 9/11 which same Cheney that died today used as an excuse to enter the Middle East and shed blood there and when anti Muslim sentiment was at its peak. Which person in the world would have thought then that the mayor in a few years would be Muslim?

tide can turn very fast. 24 years is nothing in the context of human history let alone world history.
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He has the blood of the Khalifas and the Ancient Sanatani Brahmins in him. The fire of Dharma burns bright in him.
 
Bhaijaan said:
A truly proud moment for the Indian diaspora and something the desi community in general I.e., Pakistanis, Bangladeshiz and Afghans and all immigrant groups must support.

India’s diversity and global reach is astonishing. Trump can’t deal with this.
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Indians are definitely making their mark in US politics now, every year the influence grows. Can’t deny that
 
Suleiman said:
Indians are definitely making their mark in US politics now, every year the influence grows. Can’t deny that
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But the hate for Indians is also growing. Indians have become the poster boys of MAGA hatred for all immigrants. A tricky time for the community who continue to remain targets of hate crimes and racial abuse. It’s not going to be easy as the West falls.
 
Bhaijaan said:
But the hate for Indians is also growing. Indians have become the poster boys of MAGA hatred for all immigrants. A tricky time for the community who continue to remain targets of hate crimes and racial abuse. It’s not going to be easy as the West falls.
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In the Bible Belt, yes, there will be potential backlash as Indian and desi influence in general grows there in politics.

However more and more Indians and desis are moving to southern states and beginning to mix with locals, this will be important in terms of bringing familiarity and debunking whatever vitriol the average republican sees on Fox, or their favorite right wing YouTube channel / stream

In more liberal states like Cali, Nevada, Jersey, NY etc I don’t think that’s the case anymore. Those places have pretty much become a blend of races in the majority to white folk who are also open minded and more leaning toward being dems
 
While I have not supported the views of Mamdani on government grocery stores, free bus rides or defunding the police, he is less of a racist than the typical MAGA folks which is needed for the more diverse NY diaspora. Its a democracy and people have the right to chose and Trump and his team should stop the antics and deal with it.

And Mamdani is far better than the Somali contestants who speak nothing but anti-trump. Mamdani addressed the burning issues in NYC such as high rents, inflation costs, crime rate etc though his views may/may not work, but those resonated with the public there.

This should be a wake up call for both Republicans and Democrats. For democrats to see that their tariffs talk and MAGA thing is not working with actual people on the ground. And for Democrats to see whats actually working - its not the LGBTQ and extreme leftists views but addressing the important ones concerning daily life. Interesting times ahead.
 
Oh wow he did it.

NGL I got a bit emotional. A left leaning brown man, winning a democratic election in the big apple, it would have been unimaginable to some.

What a victory! And it shows despite the hate mongering and doom and gloom on places like X that decent hard working people won't always succumb to bigotry and right wing hate speech.

A lesson for the Labour party here but especially for the democrats in the US. You don't have to take on the right with appeasement, give the people a credible and solid alternative and they will vote.
 
Bhaijaan said:
But the hate for Indians is also growing. Indians have become the poster boys of MAGA hatred for all immigrants. A tricky time for the community who continue to remain targets of hate crimes and racial abuse. It’s not going to be easy as the West falls.
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Indians should take some lessons from @Cpt. Rishwat .

In America they become Bobby's, Nicky's, Stevens and forgot their ancestory and history to try and win elections. Some converted to Christianity and others married whites to try to blend in. The end result is mockery and rejection from your own people and those who you try to become.

Zohran Bhai stayed true to himself, his culture, identity, religion, wasn't scared to speak Urdu/Hindi and he got to power.
 
globetrotter said:
Trump says Mamdani is a 33 years old communist who doesn't know damn things
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Very happy for him. Tbh, I didn't expect an openly leftist Muslim man of Indian & Ugandan descent to become mayor of New York until he won the primary. Above all, he seems like a genuinely good person who really wants to do what's best for the citizens of New York. He is definitely a gifted communicator, who knows how to connect with average people. And I think that played a big part in his message resonating with so many New Yorkers.

At the same time though, I feel him getting elected will push the US closer to a cultural Civil War which I believe has already started. All the values and ideals he represents stand in stark contrast to the values and ideals of white America; whether it's the billionaires who benefit from crony capitalism or the racist/white supremacist MAGA base who see America as a white, Christian country.
 
Zohran Mamdani will be:

— First Muslim Mayor of NY city
— First South Asian Mayor of NY
— Youngest mayor in a century
— 111th Mayor of New York city
 
Theanonymousone said:
While I have not supported the views of Mamdani on government grocery stores, free bus rides or defunding the police, he is less of a racist than the typical MAGA folks which is needed for the more diverse NY diaspora. Its a democracy and people have the right to chose and Trump and his team should stop the antics and deal with it.

And Mamdani is far better than the Somali contestants who speak nothing but anti-trump. Mamdani addressed the burning issues in NYC such as high rents, inflation costs, crime rate etc though his views may/may not work, but those resonated with the public there.

This should be a wake up call for both Republicans and Democrats. For democrats to see that their tariffs talk and MAGA thing is not working with actual people on the ground. And for Democrats to see whats actually working - its not the LGBTQ and extreme leftists views but addressing the important ones concerning daily life. Interesting times ahead.
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Exactly, woke politics doesn’t work. People care about rent, feeding their kids, schooling, etc.

I’m also skeptical with some of his policies but people are being priced out and can’t afford things in New York, supposedly the greatest city in the world so some change needs to happen. Also, the Mayor does not control all the different taxes people have to pay, as some are state taxes signed off by the Governor.

I wish Mamdani the best as a lot of people are hopeful but I have the same feeling in the back of my mind as Obama. A lot of people were hopeful when Obama won, but did he really achieve much? Also, politicians over promise and under deliver.
 
Half these ignorant idiots can't even pronounce his name. It's not that difficult dummies...try to go one letter at a time.
 
Theanonymousone said:
While I have not supported the views of Mamdani on government grocery stores, free bus rides or defunding the police, he is less of a racist than the typical MAGA folks which is needed for the more diverse NY diaspora. Its a democracy and people have the right to chose and Trump and his team should stop the antics and deal with it.

And Mamdani is far better than the Somali contestants who speak nothing but anti-trump. Mamdani addressed the burning issues in NYC such as high rents, inflation costs, crime rate etc though his views may/may not work, but those resonated with the public there.

This should be a wake up call for both Republicans and Democrats. For democrats to see that their tariffs talk and MAGA thing is not working with actual people on the ground. And for Democrats to see whats actually working - its not the LGBTQ and extreme leftists views but addressing the important ones concerning daily life. Interesting times ahead.
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A good post.

So called progressive politics lost their way when they got too entrenched in identity politics.

Going back to basics and focusing on people's essentials needs is what works.
 
Patriot said:
Exactly, woke politics doesn’t work. People care about rent, feeding their kids, schooling, etc.

I’m also skeptical with some of his policies but people are being priced out and can’t afford things in New York, supposedly the greatest city in the world so some change needs to happen. Also, the Mayor does not control all the different taxes people have to pay, as some are state taxes signed off by the Governor.

I wish Mamdani the best as a lot of people are hopeful but I have the same feeling in the back of my mind as Obama. A lot of people were hopeful when Obama won, but did he really achieve much? Also, politicians over promise and under deliver.
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You've captured my thoughts. I like Mamdani and he seems like a very sincere guy but it's giving me so much Obama vibes it's crazy. I was travelling a lot to the States at the time and it felt eerily like now - the good vibes, the promises, the symbolism. I was so caught up in that stuff now and felt that change was coming to the world. Even the Nobel Prize felt only mildly excessive.

The much more cynical 16 year older me feels that this is a gesture at the most. A lot of empty, idealistic promises that he doesn't have the wherewithal to fund which will get eaten up in the real world. For example, a lot of his revenue raising proposals - higher taxes on corporations, higher incomes taxes on the 1% require approvals from the State and have been proven in multiple States not to work anyway. Rich guys and corporations just shift their domiciles.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Very happy for him. Tbh, I didn't expect an openly leftist Muslim man of Indian & Ugandan descent to become mayor of New York until he won the primary. Above all, he seems like a genuinely good person who really wants to do what's best for the citizens of New York. He is definitely a gifted communicator, who knows how to connect with average people. And I think that played a big part in his message resonating with so many New Yorkers.

At the same time though, I feel him getting elected will push the US closer to a cultural Civil War which I believe has already started. All the values and ideals he represents stand in stark contrast to the values and ideals of white America; whether it's the billionaires who benefit from crony capitalism or the racist/white supremacist MAGA base who see America as a white, Christian country.
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I'd like to see what this actually means on the ground, though. It's one thing to talk a good game.

Is it even possible to lower rents in a city like NYC?

Some of the issues are the logical outcomes of 50 years of economic policies at a Federal level as well.

Interesting time in American politics.
 
He is seen as a divisive character in general with people having divided opinion, that’s why a NYC mayoral election has got this much attention even more so in the current climate under Trump . Don’t remember a NYC election getting this much hype before. Also while NYC is one of the biggest commercial cities in the world, it’s not like London which is the only tentpole city in UK. NYC mayor is not really a role that impacts day to day life of most people living in US unless you are a small business trader, businessman or blue collar in NYC. However this might prop up Mamdani as a future presidential candidate, that’s the real interesting development.
 
Nikhil_cric said:
I'd like to see what this actually means on the ground, though. It's one thing to talk a good game.

Is it even possible to lower rents in a city like NYC?

Some of the issues are the logical outcomes of 50 years of economic policies at a Federal level as well.

Interesting time in American politics.
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NYC public education system is one of the worst in the country. Not talking about Ivy league schools in the area but basic primary and secondary education.
 
Red-Indian said:
You've captured my thoughts. I like Mamdani and he seems like a very sincere guy but it's giving me so much Obama vibes it's crazy. I was travelling a lot to the States at the time and it felt eerily like now - the good vibes, the promises, the symbolism. I was so caught up in that stuff now and felt that change was coming to the world. Even the Nobel Prize felt only mildly excessive.

The much more cynical 16 year older me feels that this is a gesture at the most. A lot of empty, idealistic promises that he doesn't have the wherewithal to fund which will get eaten up in the real world. For example, a lot of his revenue raising proposals - higher taxes on corporations, higher incomes taxes on the 1% require approvals from the State and have been proven in multiple States not to work anyway. Rich guys and corporations just shift their domiciles.
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Yes but can we agree that something needs to change as in a lot of western countries, people are being priced out.
 
Local.Dada said:
He is seen as a divisive character in general with people having divided opinion, that’s why a NYC mayoral election has got this much attention even more so in the current climate under Trump . Don’t remember a NYC election getting this much hype before. Also while NYC is one of the biggest commercial cities in the world, it’s not like London which is the only tentpole city in UK. NYC mayor is not really a role that impacts day to day life of most people living in US unless you are a small business trader, businessman or blue collar in NYC. However this might prop up Mamdani as a future presidential candidate, that’s the real interesting development.
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He can’t be President. He wasn’t born in the US, which is a shame as like Trump he is a populist and can capture a lot of the votes across the US.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Do Indian Americans see him as one of their own?
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Liberals probably do , but religious ones probably are wary.. I‘m not a big fan of his policies as well but he ran a very positive campaign this time around and that was wonderful to see, his opposition had bang nothing lol.

I would wait with caution as well, because his one wrong choice will be amplified, I just hope he isn’t along the lines of Trudeau..and has more maturity
 
Local.Dada said:
He is seen as a divisive character in general with people having divided opinion, that’s why a NYC mayoral election has got this much attention even more so in the current climate under Trump . Don’t remember a NYC election getting this much hype before. Also while NYC is one of the biggest commercial cities in the world, it’s not like London which is the only tentpole city in UK. NYC mayor is not really a role that impacts day to day life of most people living in US unless you are a small business trader, businessman or blue collar in NYC. However this might prop up Mamdani as a future presidential candidate, that’s the real interesting development.
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you had a good post going until this part.

I sincerely hope its a distraction that made you type that part. I mean, seriously, has any city mayor gone onto play big role in national politics, leave alone presidency?
 
rpant_gabba said:
you had a good post going until this part.

I sincerely hope its a distraction that made you type that part. I mean, seriously, has any city mayor gone onto play big role in national politics, leave alone presidency?
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My bad I didn’t know he is not even eligible to run for president as he is not born there. Some problems take care of themselves I guess 😂
 
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