‘Mamdani Mubarak!’: New York’s South Asians Celebrate the Ascension of One of Their Own

‘Mamdani Mubarak!’: New York’s South Asians celebrate the ascension of one of their own

By Aditi Sangal, CNN New York (CNN) — As Zohran Mamdani took the stage for his victory speech Tuesday night, the staff at Kabab King paused to listen. They recorded his speech and listened to his every word. The dining cutlery that was clanking away just moments before fell silent. “New York City, breathe this moment in,” Mamdani said. Locals had flocked to the mayor-elect’s go-to biryani spot in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens hoping…

New York’s Desi voters are flexing power — and Zohran Mamdani wooed them hard

The politically adroit Mamdani found a lane to exploit — and he did so with constant, culturally sensitive outreach to the city’s South Asians, especially its Muslims.

NYC Election or Desi Fan Fest? Pakistanis Are All In for Zohran Mamdani

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram recently, chances are you’ve come across a page that’s not officially Zohran Mamdani, but feels just as passionate as his campaign. Yes, Pakistanis are backing the New York City mayoral candidate with their very own fan-led page — a space that’s turned into a mix of political energy, cultural pride, and South Asian solidarity. Zohran Mamdani A Digital Movement With Desi Energy The page feels like something be…