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Mr Mamdani's campaign focussed on making NYC an affordable place to live
New York Mayor Eric Adams set out Thursday to persuade sceptical voters to grant him a second term, hosting a kickoff event for his independent reelection bid after a corruption indictment, a controversial dismissal and a decision to drop out of a the Democratic primary. On the steps of City Hall, Adams rattled off his political accomplishments while punctuating his speech with barbs for the expected Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, casting the young liberal as a child of privilege with no real political achievements or realistic policies. "This election is a choice between a candidate with a blue collar" and one with a "silver spoon," Adams said. "A choice between dirty fingernails and manicured nails," he added. Two days ago, progressive upstart Mamdani declared a stunning Democratic primary victory over former Gov Andrew Cuomo, the presumed favourite despite a sexual harassment scandal that forced him from office four years ago. Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist in
In many ways, Mamdani symbolises multiculturalism, which stems from the family he comes from, the relationships he has forged, and the arts he has embraced
Congress and BJP leaders criticise Mamdani for past comments on Modi, Ayodhya, and 2002 riots after his Democratic primary win for New York City mayor
Many Muslim Americans in New York City were impressed by Mr. Mamdani's campaign and thrilled at being able to see themselves reflected in a mayoral candidate
US President Donald Trump says the country is 'screwed' under 'communist' leaders like Zohran Mamdani, who has won the Democratic primary for New York City's mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani leads NYC Democratic mayoral primary with 43.5% votes, ahead of Andrew Cuomo's 36.3%, as final ranked-choice results await announcement on July 1
Zohran Mamdani, Indian-origin New York lawmaker and Democratic Socialist, is a key face in the NYC mayoral race scheduled for June 24