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Indian American leaders hail Mamdani's win
At 34, Mamdani becomes the city’s youngest mayor and the first from both the Indian-American and Muslim communities to hold the office—a symbolic milestone for immigrant representation in American politics.
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Anushka Pathak - Fri, 07, Nov 2025
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(L-R): New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, Indian-American entrepreneur Ajay Jain Bhutoria, and Hindu American Foundation (HAF) co-founder Suhag Shukla / Courtesy: X
Indian-American leaders and community figures across the United States celebrated Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor, describing his victory as a watershed moment for representation and immigrant empowerment.
“It is wonderful that for the first time, an Indian American won as the mayor of America’s largest city,” said Thomas Abraham, Chairman of GOPIO International. “In 50 years, it has completely changed. Rep. Mamdani’s win further confirms that Indian Americans have reached the mainstream of not only New York politics but also American politics.”
Dilip Chauhan, former Deputy Comptroller of Nassau County and an early supporter, described Mamdani’s success as inspiring. “Congratulations, Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani! His vision to make New York better is evident, and tonight’s results reflect the people’s trust in him. He inspires hope for a brighter future and stands as a role model for every immigrant,” Chauhan said.
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Dilip Chauhan, former Deputy Comptroller of Nassau County with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani / Courtesy: Dilip ChauhanThe celebratory mood extended on X as Indian American entrepreneur Ajay Jain Bhutoria captured the electric atmosphere at Mamdani’s victory event, describing the celebration as a cultural and political milestone filled with music, energy, and emotion. He noted how the moment symbolized not just a political triumph but also the growing visibility of Indian Americans in U.S. public life.
History made! ⁰Zohran Mamdani, 33, is NYC’s youngest & first Indian-American Muslim mayor!
— Ajay Jain Bhutoria (@ajainb) November 5, 2025
Victory speech ends, lights dim, and BOOM—Dhoom Machale blasts through the hall. Crowd loses it. #DhoomInNYC #MayorMamdani ️ https://t.co/uJrE143AQe
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar posted her congratulations, commending Mamdani’s campaign and expressing enthusiasm about collaborating to strengthen city governance. Her message mixed celebration with humor, signaling camaraderie and optimism for the city’s political future.
Congratulations to Mayor-Elect @ZohranKMamdani on a very impressive campaign! I look forward to working together for the betterment of NYC. . . And even to showing up for all his press conferences in red (I hear commies like that).
— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) November 5, 2025
Suhag A. Shukla, executive director and co-founder of the Hindu American Foundation, offered a more cautious reflection. While acknowledging the historic importance of Mamdani’s win, she urged that his leadership prioritize unity over divisiveness and ensure representation for all New Yorkers. Her post conveyed both optimism and accountability, emphasizing the weight of expectations that come with such a groundbreaking victory.
Zohran Mamdani has won with just a little over half of New York City votes. The question is whether he will litigate imported political grievances and court controversy and divisive, identitarian politics, as many fear, or strive to be a leader who unites and promotes the…
— Suhag A. Shukla (@SuhagAShukla) November 5, 2025
Mamdani’s defeat of former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who captured 41 percent of the vote, marks a generational and ideological turning point for New York City. Mamdani won decisively with more than 570,000 votes. He is to take oath in Jan. 2026.
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