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14 OCTOBER 03, 2025
Indian-American Community Meets Leading

Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani

OUR BUREAU Mamdani in his opening remarks
said, “I will be first Indian-American
New York, NY
to become Mayor of New York city”.
he Indian-American communi- Mamdani was born in Uganda and his
ty recently gathered to welcome mother Mira Nair, a world-famous
TZohran Mamdani, a ground- film maker, is a Punjabi Hindu and
breaking candidate in New York father is a Gujarati Muslim. Mamdani
City’s mayoral race. Mamdani, the fondly shared his trip to Delhi and Gu-
first Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) jarat to meet his family.
holder to run for mayor, addressed a Responding to a question from a
guests at a special event that seamless- guest, Mamdani said, “I look forward
ly blended culture, tradition, and civic to building business ties between New
engagement. York and India as well as considering
The evening organized by Dr candidates from Indian community
Sheetal Desai and Hiren Chauhan, an based on merit for appointments in
entrepreneur, began with the lighting his team”.
of a diya, a traditional Hindu ritual This historic event marked a
symbolizing wisdom, hope, and the pivotal moment, not only as the first
triumph of light over darkness. Mam- OCI-holder candidacy for New York
dani participated in this sacred cere- City’s mayor, but also as a celebration
mony alongside community leaders, of the Indian-American community’s
reflecting his deep respect for cultural growing influence in both the civic and
traditions and diversity. political spheres.
In his address, Mamdani spoke
passionately about the importance
of Hindu traditions, festivals, and
culture, emphasizing their role in
strengthening families, communities,
and society as a whole. He also high-
lighted the significant contributions of
Indian-Americans to the city’s growth,
from healthcare and business to edu-
cation, technology, faith, and nonprof-
it work. Mamdani underscored the
community’s vital role in shaping New
York’s future.
As a gesture of respect, Mam-
dani was presented with a copy of the
Bhagavad Gita, symbolizing the time-
less principles of service, wisdom, and
leadership that guide both community
and public life.

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