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Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win is being celebrated as a win against Zionism and X is loving it

Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win is being celebrated as a win against Zionism and X is loving it

If elected, the 33-year-old democratic socialist will become the first Muslim to lead the city of New York.
25 Jun, 2025

Uganda-born American Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor after beating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a landslide win during the first round of voting. If elected, the 33-year-old democratic socialist will be the first Muslim to lead the US’ largest city.

The election for mayor of New York is scheduled in November, and Mamdani seemingly just won the ticket to contest as the main Democrat candidate.

“In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honoured to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City,” Mamdani, who is pro-Palestine, tweeted early Wednesday morning.

As expected, the city’s roughly one million Muslim population, as well as people from around the world, are celebrating his win. Many took to X to congratulate the mayor-to-be, with one user saying their account had been temporarily blocked for “liking too many Mamdani celebration tweets.”

Another shared that in a world where criminals continue to win elections, “I will allow myself this one moment of optimism and hope,” highlighting how Mamdani’s win symbolises changing power dynamics.

Netizens also recognised the importance of this moment for the pro-Palestine struggle in the US, calling it a “defeat for the Zionist lobby.”

Mamdani’s victory was also welcomed by Pakistanis who highlighted how this was a rare example where “principled politics won”.

Comedian Shehzad Ghias also took to his Instagram to show support for Mamdani.

There is also a level of protectiveness that the online community is showing for Mamdani in the face of the unfair hate he has been experiencing.

A few users took the opportunity to make light of the tense atmosphere created by the Iran-Israel war. They used tropes often weaponised to demean Muslim candidates (case in point, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan) to play on unrealistic fears people have of Mamdani turning New York into “the Islamic caliphate of New Yorkistan.”

Such tweets play an important role in highlighting the Islamophobia Mamdani faces despite his popularity, with unfounded claims linking him to terrorist groups.

The joy felt by his victory is loud. His entire campaign was a testament to his stand for justice. Billing himself as Trump’s “worst nightmare,” Mamdani champions social policies like free bus travel, raising the minimum wage to $30 per hour by 2030, and a tax hike for the wealthy.

But what caught people’s attention were his hilarious videos, including one where he spoke entirely in Urdu as Bollywood music played in the background. Mamdani leveraged his South Asian roots to win the hearts of young desis. And it has worked wonders for him.

So while hate will exist in the world forever, it cannot overshadow the love that is radiating towards Mamdani, and New Yorkers, it seems, want to be on the right side of history.

Comments

JAMIL SOOMRO Jun 25, 2025 05:58pm
Zohran Mamdani a 33 year old "Man Of The Hour" upcoming Mayor of the New York City. Good Luck in November Elections.
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Ahmed Jun 25, 2025 06:03pm
Go get em. @Laila Either say something with proof or please be quiet. Saying the same thing over and over again doesn't make it right. You didn't have any proof of your allegations on Maria B. Just like all the others things you say.
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Reality Jun 25, 2025 06:13pm
South Asian lol why generalise he is Indian rooted...suddenly mood changes
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Surendra Sukhtankar Jun 25, 2025 06:15pm
Mamdani is running for Mayor of Karachi, and not of the great New York City!
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Ehsan Jun 25, 2025 06:29pm
Keep religion out of politics and you will prosper in America
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Pyasa Jun 25, 2025 07:21pm
Are Zohran's parents from Uganda or India?
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jun 25, 2025 08:02pm
As things stand right know, he will win both the primary as well as the final elections in November this year for the city of New York Mayorship.
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Love America Jun 25, 2025 10:28pm
I’m very excited to see him 1st Asian American to be elected Mayor of NYC in November 2025 elections. Let’s go out and vote to this young man in November 2025. ✅
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Asad Jun 25, 2025 10:47pm
Good news.
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NACParis Jun 25, 2025 11:35pm
wish him all the best
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Independent4U Jun 26, 2025 01:48am
I am glad Cuomo lost. He is not the future of NYC. It is now a race between Mamdani and Eric Adams.
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Saran Jun 26, 2025 02:01am
He is Indian origin and you conveniently ignored it.
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Fiza Jun 26, 2025 03:20am
Please mention that he is of Indian heritage. How conveniently this aspect of his ethnicity is brushed under the carpet under the guise of being South Asian.
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Ron Jun 26, 2025 04:09am
good luck Sir
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Kman Jun 26, 2025 05:15am
Not one mention in the article that his parents are of Indian descent.
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Ravindra Vaishampayan Jun 26, 2025 07:29am
As usual the self appointed leaders of the Ummah cannot see beyond his religion. Grow up folks, folks can have multiple identities. Being a person of Indian Origin is one one them, and this article can completely and unsurprisingly ignored that. Do you really think he could have one if he had been of Pakistani Origin?
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Saleem Mir,MD Jun 26, 2025 07:31am
Zahran Mamdani's victory is the victory of working class people of which there is a majority in NYC. He stood clear of attempts by some to drag him into a war of words on genocide in Gaza and Israel's hegemony over it's neighbors. He made his point about justice, equality of people of all faiths, colors and ethnic background. In as much as word Jews and Zoinists are often conflated and as he made his point against Zoinism he went on for standing against anti jewish sentiments. Since there is going to be intense efforts to deny him Mayoral seat for NYC by many wealthy hands including APAC , all of his supporters should refrain from calling his win as against Zoinism. He won for the people who will elect him the Mayor of NYC.
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Anonymouseee Jun 26, 2025 11:06am
We have had enough of Zionist Israeli terrorism. No more.
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Taj Ahmad Jun 26, 2025 01:07pm
Let’s wish him best of luck to be our next Mayor and on Election Day in November, 2025. This young man have a great future with his law degree and can make a difference for NYC. ✅
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Ahmed Jun 26, 2025 03:40pm
@Ravindra As usual calling him by the name given to him by the Greeks. Have some self respect. You are from Hindustan. That's the correct name.
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JAMIL SOOMRO Jun 26, 2025 05:18pm
@ Surendera Sukhtankar I think you forgot to take your medicine today.?
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Laila Jun 27, 2025 09:23am
@Ahmed For over a year you have been told (repeatedly) to stick to the topic. Yet here you are addressing me with unrelated content. I did not even comment on this article. Clearly your longtime obsession with me continues. Stop it. Read and abide by the comment policy. Telling me to be quiet in a comments section arrogant. You can not censor me. Unlike you, I ALWAYS speak based knowledge and facts. Take your own advice. Do that instead of repeating things, making up claims without proof as always. Oddly, your refuse to spend time finding proof. My comments on Maria B are facts. Facts dont care about your feelings. I don't have time for this. Find somebody else to engage with. Your lack of comprehension and reading are not my problem. This article is about the New York Mayoral Election. When a comment section closes for comments, that is the end. Normal people move on. You, however, just continue on other articles. Respect the rules. Comment on the given article instead of using 3 words as a pretext to get to me. You know what you are doing, and its really childish. Do and be better. Stop addressing me. Stop seeking me out (directly or indirectly). Stop derailing and misusing articles for your own agenda. Accept that you and I are never going to agree. Respect this.
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K C Bhushan Jun 27, 2025 12:02pm
The grouping "South Asia" doesn't seem to exist anymore. What with leaders in both Pak and Ind claiming that Hindus and Muslims are completely different. I think that a large number of people support this idea in both countries.
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