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National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his resounding victory in the New York City mayoral election.In a statement issued by the National Conference, Abdullah praised Mamdani’s campaign as a beacon of hope amid rising divisions, emphasising his unwavering commitment to fostering unity in a diverse setting.

“Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory is not merely a personal milestone but a clarion call for collective progress,” the former chief minister said.“His election sends a message of unity and compassion. Its a reminder that when we reject hate and embrace humanity, we build bridges that endure,” he added.

In a statement Dr. Farooq praised Mamdani's campaign as a beacon of hope amid rising divisions, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to fostering unity in a diverse setting."Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory is not merely a personal milestone but a clarion call for collective progress," he said adding, "His election sends a message of unity and compassion. Its a reminder that when we reject hate and embrace humanity, we build bridges that endure."

 

Mamdani, the 34-year-old Indian-origin democratic socialist, pulled off a stunning victory in the fiercely contested New York city mayoral elections, riding on an electrifying campaign to become the first South Asian, youngest and Muslim to helm the administration of the world’s financial capital. 

Zohran Mamdani has been elected the new mayor of New York City, becoming the city’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in over a century. A viral moment from his victory speech features the song ‘Dhoom Machale’ playing in the background as the crowd erupts in applause.

 

 Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City's mayoral election, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who was running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The 34-year-old Indian-origin democrat socialist has become the city's first Muslim as well as the youngest mayor in over a century. He will replace Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped his reelection bid in September but remained on the ballot.