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Zohran Mamdani’s Rakhi wish faces racist backlash

The Indian-origin New York mayoral candidate posted greetings on X, but it soon garnered negative comments from haters.

Zohran Mamdani. / X

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Aug.10 extended Rakshabandhan greetings in a short video posted on X, saying, “Hello everyone! I am just popping in to wish you all a happy Rakhi. I hope you’re having a lovely day with family, wherever you may be.”

The video, however, faced racist backslash on X.

Rakshabandhan, a Hindu festival, is observed annually when sisters tie an auspicious thread around their brothers’ wrists in exchange for gifts.

 

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