Zohran Mamdani : This Victory Marked Begining of New day for Humanity

Zohran Mamdani, a South Asian–American politician of Indian descent, has made history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of the United States’ largest city, New York.

In his victory speech, Mamdani declared that his win marks “the dawn of a new day for humanity.”

Addressing an enthusiastic crowd at an election rally in Brooklyn, Mamdani said,

“For too long, the wealthy and powerful have tried to convince working people that power does not belong to them. But over the past year, you have proven that it does. Tonight, this victory has made the impossible possible.”

He added,

“We have brought an end to a political dynasty.”

Referring to his rival Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani said,

“I wish him well in his personal life, but after tonight, I do not wish to speak his name again.”

Outlining his political vision, Mamdani stated that the people had voted “for change”—for a city where everyone can live and belong.

Expressing gratitude to New York’s diverse communities, he mentioned Yemeni grocery store owners, Senegalese taxi drivers, Uzbek nurses, and Ethiopian ‘aunties’, saying:

“This city has been built by your hands.”

An emotional Mamdani also thanked his parents and his wife, Rama, saying,

“Everything I am today, I owe to my parents.”

He dedicated the victory to more than 100,000 volunteers who turned his campaign into “an unstoppable force,” adding,

“Because of you, we will build a city once again where working people can live, can love, and can thrive.”

Concluding his speech, Mamdani told the crowd:

“New York, feel this moment deeply. For so long, we have held our breath in fear of defeat. Tonight, we breathe freely again — in the air of a reborn city.”