On the verge of becoming historic
, if he wins the main election as well, Mamdani will become the first Indian and Muslim mayor of New York. This achievement will also underline the political influence of the Indian diaspora in America.

Mamdani
got the support of progressive leaders of the Democratic Party like Congress member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders. He prominently raised issues like rising cost of living in the city, affordable housing scheme, and taxing the rich, which was well liked by the common voters.

Mamdani vs Cuomo: New politics heavy on old name
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo's candidacy was initially considered strong, but old allegations of sexual harassment and his image in the Democratic Party harmed him. Cuomo has accepted defeat, but he can contest again as an independent candidate in November.

Eric Adams out of the fray
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, who has been accused of corruption, is in the fray as an independent candidate this time. Earlier he wanted to contest the election on a Democratic ticket, but the party did not give him a ticket.

Who is Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani is the son of Ugandan writer Mahmood Mamdani and Indian film director Mira Nair, born in India. Zohran was born in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and when he was seven years old, his parents brought him to New York. Mamdani got American citizenship in the year 2018. Mamdani married a woman of Syrian origin this year. Before joining politics, Mamdani worked as a councillor. During the election campaign, Mamdani promised that he would tax the city's one percent rich, who earn more than $1 million annually, and use that money to provide affordable housing and affordable living to the middle and lower class people. New York is among the most expensive cities in the world.  

What's next?
The main election to be held in November has now become more interesting. Mamdani's chances of winning in New York, which is considered a Democratic stronghold, are strong, but the return of Andrew Cuomo as an independent and the presence of Eric Adams could make the contest triangular.

Zohran Mamdani's victory could be a turning point for the Indian-American and Muslim community - which is becoming a symbol of increasing diversity and inclusiveness in American politics.