By Admin 
America’s largest city New York has created history. Zohran Mamdani of Indian origin has won a landslide victory in the mayor elections. 34-year-old Mamdani has become not only the first South Asian but also the first Muslim mayor of New York City. He achieved this feat by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in this election.
Zoharan Mamdani identifies himself as a Democratic Socialist and his family has roots in both India and Africa. His mother is famous filmmaker Mira Nair, who has made internationally renowned films like Salaam Bombay, Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake. His father Mahmood Mamdani is a famous academic and writer.
Created a special identity in the overseas Indian community
Interestingly, Zoharan Mamdani is proficient in Hindi language and he conducted a part of his election campaign in Hindi, so as to create a direct connect with the voters of Indian origin. This effort of his gave him special recognition in the overseas Indian community.
Know how much is Zoharan Mamdani’s net worth
According to Forbes report, Zoharan Mamdani’s net worth is around $200,000 (about ₹1.77 crore). After taking charge as Mayor of New York from January 1, 2026, his income will be approximately $260,000 (about ₹ 2.3 crore) annually, which is almost double the salary he currently gets as a state legislator.
You will get this special opportunity after becoming mayor
Additionally, they will have the opportunity to live in Gracie Mansion, the official mayor’s residence of New York City, which will also result in major savings in their housing expenses. It is being told that with this position and facility, his net worth may increase further. Presently most of his wealth is related to land in Uganda, which is also his birthplace.
This victory of Zoharan Mamdani not only reflects the increasing presence of NRIs in American politics, but also proves that diversity and representation have now become an important part of American politics.
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