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New York doesn’t need division: Why Hindus and Jews should reject Zohran Mamdani
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(L) Andrew Cuomo (R) zohran Mamdani are both candidates for NYC Mayor. / Facebook/ ZohranforNYC.com
New York City has always stood as a beacon of diversity and coexistence. As Hindu Americans who cherish the pluralistic fabric of this city—and who stand shoulder to shoulder with our Jewish brothers and sisters—we are sounding the alarm on Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral candidacy.
Though he presents himself as a social justice advocate, Mamdani’s record reveals something far more dangerous: a pattern of silence in the face of hate, tolerance for extremist views, and a willingness to divide New Yorkers by faith, class, and ethnicity.
Let us begin with what should be disqualifying: Mamdani has aligned himself with individuals who deny the Holocaust, minimize the atrocities of the October 7th Hamas massacre, and spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, all under the guise of anti-Zionism. He has participated in rallies where speakers have questioned the existence of gas chambers and falsely claimed that Israel fabricated terror attacks. Not once has Mamdani condemned these remarks. On the contrary, his continued presence alongside such voices gives tacit endorsement.
For Jewish New Yorkers, that’s not just an oversight—it’s an insult. And for Hindu New Yorkers, it’s a sign of what’s to come.
Mamdani has repeatedly backed legislation that unfairly singles out Hindu communities. His support for the so-called “caste” bill and the “anti-swastika” bill reveals a deeply troubling pattern: using the language of inclusion to isolate and stereotype a minority without consulting them. He has ignored outreach from Hindu organizations, temples, and scholars, pushing policies rooted more in politics than in understanding. At public events, Mamdani has shared platforms with individuals who referred to Hindus as “haramis” (a deeply derogatory slur), yet he offered no objection, no distancing, no apology.
This is not leadership. This is complicity.
It doesn’t stop there. Mamdani’s proposals—blanket rent cancellation, defunding the NYPD, and vilifying the private sector—may win applause on Twitter, but they would devastate the very people he claims to champion. These are not serious solutions to the city’s affordability crisis. They are soundbites, not policies.
Compare this with Andrew Cuomo, who governed this city and state through some of the most difficult years in recent history. Cuomo may not be perfect—no leader is—but he has consistently shown a commitment to protecting all New Yorkers, regardless of race, religion, or income. He has condemned hate crimes, worked across faith lines, and ensured that religious communities had a seat at the table. Hindu temples, Jewish synagogues, Christian churches, and Muslim mosques all found common ground under his leadership.
This election is not about left vs. right. It is about unity vs. extremism, competence vs. chaos, truth vs. denial.
Mamdani does not merely represent a different vision for the city—he represents a dangerous departure from the values that hold it together. A vote for Mamdani is not a vote for progress; it is a vote for division, radicalism, and moral ambiguity in the face of hate.
We, as Hindu and Jewish New Yorkers, cannot afford to stay silent. We know what happens when leaders pander to extremist voices while ignoring the pleas of peaceful, law-abiding communities. We know that silence in the face of bigotry—whether antisemitic or anti-Hindu—is not neutrality. It is complicity.
The future of New York depends on rejecting those who normalize hate in the name of justice. We call on all New Yorkers to stand with Andrew Cuomo and reject Zohran Mamdani—for the safety of our families, the integrity of our communities, and the soul of our city.
The author is a grassroots coalition of Hindu American professionals, educators, parents, and interfaith allies across the five boroughs advocating for unity, safety, and strong, inclusive leadership in New York City.
(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of New India Abroad)
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