Zohran Mamdani made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Muslim and Indian-origin Mayor of New York City after a sweeping victory in the mayoral polls. The 34-year-old Democrat, son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, defeated former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in a closely watched election.

Mamdani’s win has been hailed as a landmark moment for diversity and progressive politics in the United States. However, it was not just his victory speech or campaign promises that caught global attention. A lighthearted video of him casually eating a Rajnigandha mouth freshener during a street campaign went viral, sparking amusement across social media, especially among Indian users.

In a video shared by American influence

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