In a historic moment for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic socialist, has been elected as the city’s first Muslim mayor, marking a generational and symbolic shift in its political landscape. Mamdani’s victory speech culminated in an electrifying celebration, underscored by the Bollywood hit ‘Dhoom Machale,’ a nod to his South Asian heritage and cinematic roots. The iconic track, which translates to ‘make a storm! boom!,’ resonated with the crowd, amplifying the energy of a night that saw Mamdani defeat political heavyweights, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Addressing supporters, Mamdani declared, ‘We have toppled a political dynasty,’ signaling a new chapter for a city grappling with economic inequality and rising living costs. His progressive agenda, which includes rent freezes, affordable housing, free childcare, and tax hikes on the wealthy, has been hailed as a repudiation of the Trump-era policies. The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, praised the outcome as a rejection of ‘cruelty, chaos, and greed.’ Mamdani’s victory, celebrated alongside his wife, Rama Duwaji, and parents, including filmmaker Mira Nair, is being viewed as a defining moment for New York’s future.
Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech hits Bollywood frenzy in New York with ‘Dhoom Machale’
