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Indian-American lawmakers hail Mamdani win
They called it a "huge win" for the "progressive movement".
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Wed, 05, Nov 2025
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Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025. / Reuters/David 'Dee' Delgado
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna is among the first leaders to celebrate Zohran Mamdani's win in the New York Mayoral race.
Khanna, a vocal supporter of Mamdani's election bid, took to social media to celebrate the victory of the first Indian origin mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani.
Khanna, in a video message, said that the victory "shows that a bold progressive can win on an affordability agenda and an agenda for human rights in Gaza."
He added, "This is a historic victory for the progressive movement."
In a separate post on X, Khanna also celebrated the multiple wins that his party recorded during the day. He said, "Yes on Prop 50 wins, Mamdani wins, Spanberger wins, Sherrill wins, Colorado passes tax on rich to fund school meals!"
Talking about the first major election season since Trump's victory in the presidential elections, Khanna further remarked, "This is the beginning of the Democratic comeback and hopefully the dawn of a new populist and progressive era."
Yes on Prop 50 wins, Mamdani wins, Spanberger wins, Sherrill wins, Colorado passes tax on rich to fund school meals!
— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) November 5, 2025
This is the beginning of the Democratic comeback and hopefully the dawn of a new populist and progressive era.
Support also poured in from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal who described the election results as a "huge win". Highlighting Mamdani's core campaign promises, she said, "Proud to have been an early supporter of Zohran & his people-powered campaign rooted in justice, dignity, and care for all."
She further said, "This victory is a mandate to deliver real results for working people—and a lesson for Democrats across the country."
HUGE WIN! Congrats to NYC Mayor-Elect @ZohranKMamdani!
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) November 5, 2025
Proud to have been an early supporter of Zohran & his people-powered campaign rooted in justice, dignity, and care for all.
This victory is a mandate to deliver real results for working people—and a lesson for Democrats… pic.twitter.com/TtIGbVL934
New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan called the result a turning point for the city. “Zohran Mamdani being elected our next Mayor turns the page on the corruption of the past and ushers in a new era of change,” Krishnan said in an official statement. “I’m proud to have a partner in City Hall that will prioritize our green and public spaces, protect our drivers and street vendors, and work with the City Council to make our city more affordable for everyone.”
.@ZohranKMamdani being elected our next Mayor turns the page on the corruption of the past and ushers in a new era of change. Congrats Zohran! Fired up to work together for a more affordable city for everyone. pic.twitter.com/WMiH1ESXbW
— Shekar Krishnan (@voteshekar) November 5, 2025
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar also congratulated Mamdani on “a very impressive campaign,” saying she looked forward to working with him “for the betterment of NYC” — and joked that she would “show up for all his press conferences in red,” adding, “I hear commies like that.”
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
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