Indian American groups condemn Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Hinduphobic’ remarks as acts of bigotry and bias

A coalition of Indian American and Hindu diaspora organisations across the United States has strongly condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for what it described as “Hinduphobic actions and statements. ” In an open letter dated October 10, 2025, the groups accused Mamdani of promoting “bigotry and bias” against Hindus, citing multiple incidents spanning several years. The letter, signed by over 20 prominent organisations, stated that Mamdani’s rhetoric had “caused great pain to many New Yorkers of Hindu faith” and questioned his ability to engage with the community in good faith. The controversy has reignited a wider debate about faith, politics, and representation in New York’s multicultural electorate. The coalition included Americans4Hindus, the Vishwa Hindu Pa