RIO DE JANEIRO – London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race, calling it “a fantastic win” and congratulating New Yorkers for choosing “hope over fear.” Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, campaigned on policies including higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy to fund free city buses, childcare, […]
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Zohran Mamdani emerges as frontrunner in New York mayoral race
WASHINGTON: Early voting for New York City’s mayoral election began on Saturday, with Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker of South Asian origin and self-described democratic socialist, emerging as the surprise frontrunner in the race. Once seen as a political outsider, Mamdani’s campaign has gained remarkable momentum, fuelled by young progressive volunteers and widespread frustration […]