Bharatvanshi Johran Quame Mamdani created history by defeating former Governor Andrew Kuomo on 24 June 2025 at Democratic Mayor Primary of New York City. 33 -year -old Mammadani, who is a Democratic Socialist, secured 43.5% of the votes, while Kuoomo finished second with 36.4%.Mamdani said in a speech to the supporters, “Tonight, we created history. I will be your Democratic Party candidate for the post of Mayor of New York City. ‘
In fact, who will be the final candidate from Democrats will be decided through ‘Randdered Choice Voting’ (RCV) but 33 -year -old Democratic leader Mammadani is at the forefront of this race. RCV is an election system in which voters rank the candidate on their ballot papers.If won the general election to be held in November, Mammadani will become the first Muslim, first Indian-American and first Millennial Mayor of New York.
Mamdani was born on 18 October 1991 in Kampala, Uganda. His father is Mahmood Mamdani, Indian-Yagandai Marxist scholar, and mother Meera Nair, famous Indian-American filmmaker, who made films like ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and ‘Sanam Bombay’. Mamdani, who came to New York at the age of seven, studied at Bronx High School of Science and Bowdoin College. Mamdani, who became an American citizen in 2018, is a member of the New York State Assembly from the 36th district of Queens since 2021.
Their progressive policies, such as free bus service, rent control, city -run grocery stores, and $ 30 minimum wage by 2030, attracted young and working class voters. His social media strategy, including viral videos in Hindi, Urdu, and Bangla, made him the user of “Trump Playbook”. The support of leaders like Burney Sanders and Alexandria Okasio-Cortes was also important in his victory.
However, his views on the Israeli-Phalstine issue, such as BDS support and a ceasefire demand in Gaza, remained controversial. Some Democrats compared him to “anti-Jewish”, which Mamdani dismissed and advocated equal rights. The defeat of Kuomo, who resigned in 2021 after allegations of sexual harassment, made Mammadani a strong contender against the current Mayor Eric Adams (independent candidate).