How New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is using his roots, food & films to connect with public
Indian-origin New York politician Zohran Mamdani, who is running for the post of NYC mayor, has been seen spending time with people of different cultures and nationalities. He is focusing on food, films and showcasing his roots in an attempt to build a connect during campaigning.
If elected, Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Democratic nominee, will become the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City. He is the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a prominent writer and Columbia University professor. (Image: X)
Mamdani, embracing his roots, is trying to build a connect with South Asians (especially Indians) and it maybe influenced by his mother's career in the film industry. (Image: Reuters)
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Actively incorporating cultural elements into his campaign, Mamdani was seen donning a kurta (traditional Indian attire) during a public appearance. (Image: https://www.zohranfornyc.com)
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Several NYC neighbourhoods including Richmond Hill, Kensington and Curry Hill have Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and Urdu-speaking populations. In what is seen as an outreach to the South Asian population of NYC, Mamdani is heard speaking fluent Bengali. He is also seen relishing a variety of sweets popular among Indians. (Image: Instagram)
The Indian-origin politician was recently seen enjoying a plate of biryani with his hands during an interview. The video went viral in no time with a debate on whether eating with hands is the right way. Some Western critics called it 'messy', but South Asians (including Indians) praised Mamdani for sticking to tradition. (Image: X)
Apart from his attempts to connecting with people of different nationalities, Mamdani also seen showing his support to the LGBTQ+ community by attending the NYC Pride March in Manhattan. (Image: Reuters)
