'Will Shock Political Establishment': Indian-Origin US Politician Zohran Mamdani Running For NYC Mayor

Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 12:11 IST

Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a surprise contender in the 2025 New York mayoral race

Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (Image: X/@ZohranKMamdani)

Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday stated that he’s ready to “shock" the political establishment in the New York mayoral polls. He also added that New Yorkers are ready for a change.

Mamdani’s statement came after internal polls suggested that the Democratic primary for New York City mayor is effectively a two-person race between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani.

The data shows that in the latest round of polling ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, Cuomo’s lead has shrunk to just two points, with 51 per cent of the vote, amid a surprisingly strong challenge from Mamdani, who is close behind at 49 per cent. The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus three points.

Taking to X, the Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman wrote, “Billionaires are consolidating around Cuomo because they know he will preserve the broken status quo. New Yorkers are rallying behind our campaign because they’re ready for change. In two weeks, we will shock the political establishment and win a city we can all afford."

Who Is Zohran Mamdani?

Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a surprise contender in the 2025 New York mayoral race. Representing Queens, the 33-year-old is now polling second, just behind front-runner and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Mamdani is the son of acclaimed Indian American filmmaker Mira Nair and an Indian-born Ugandan Marxist scholar Mahmood Mamdani.

He won the 2020 Democratic primaries and took office in 2021 as New York State Assembly member for Queens’ 36th District. He was re-elected unopposed in 2022 and 2024. He is a leading member of the Democratic Socialists of America and serves on key committees and has sponsored 20 bills, three of which have become a law.

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