In a stunning political upset that has caught the eye of political observers and could potentially upend the Democratic Party in the U.S., a new progressive star has emerged: Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the presumptive winner of the New York City mayoral primary. For an Indian progressive uninitiated in American politics, the name Zohran Kwame Mamdani … Read more
Emma Fitzsimmons, City Hall bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source link
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded New York City’s Democratic Mayoral Primary to Zohran Mamdani as the 33-year old Indian-American member of the State Assembly had a significant lead in the race Tuesday (June 24, 2025) night. Mr. Cuomo’s concession came as the race’s outcome will be decided by a ranked choice count after neither Democrat … Read more