Who is Zohran Mamdani, and what are his plans for NYC? | BBC News

The biggest city in the US has its first Muslim and first South Asian mayor.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's bold, left-wing platform has energised progressives, shaken up his Democratic Party, and drawn harsh criticism from President Donald Trump.

"Today we have spoken in a clear voice: hope is alive," Mamdani told supporters after triumphing in the contest on Wednesday.

The BBC's North America Correspondent Anthony Zurcher takes a look at who he is, how he got here, and what he hopes to do.

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00:00 - 00:37: Zohran Mamdani's campaign
00:37 - 01:20: NYC's first Muslim mayor
01:20 - 01:35: Where is Mamdani from?
01:35 - 01:51: Mamdani's rap career
01:51 - 02:13: Is Mamdani married?
02:13 - 02:48: What are Mamdani's plans for New York City?
02:48 - 03:03: Mamdani's views on Israel/Gaza
03:10 - 03:37: Trump's reaction to Mamdani
03:37 - 03:59: Can Mamdani run for president?

Post from BBC News on November 08, 2025

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