Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the youngest and first Muslim mayor of New York City, marking a significant milestone in the city's political history. Mamdani is the son of Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan-American academic Mahmood Mamdani. His victory has received considerable attention, with his mother expressing her pride and joy on social media.

Shortly after the results were announced, Mira Nair shared a message originally posted by film director Zoya Akhtar, adding her own words: "Zohran, you beauty." This celebration was accompanied by the song 'Empire State Of Mind,' reflecting the family's connection to the city.

The election results showed a clear lead for Mamdani over his opponents. Andrew Cuomo received 854,738 votes, accounting for 41.6 per cent of

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