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Zohran Mamdani

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Moreover, in a political landscape engineered to favour dynasties, deep pockets, and establishment darlings, Zohran Mamdani's 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary victory was a seismic upset. The 33-year-old state assemblyman from Queens—a democratic socialist, practising Muslim, and vocal critic of Israel's policies—defeated Andrew Cuomo, a former governor with millions in donations and a once-dominant name. Mamdani's win wasn't just an upset; it was a masterclass in defying a system designed to sideline outsiders like him. Analysts called it the biggest electoral shock since David Dinkins' 1989 victory, a triumph of trust over cash, authenticity over clout. Without an Ivy League degree, political legacy, or billionaire backers, Mamdani's rise offers a blueprint for challenging the status quo.

In spite of this, Mamdani's path to victory began long before his mayoral run, rooted in relentless grassroots activism. As a foreclosure prevention counsellor in 2016, he helped Queens and Brooklyn families fight predatory landlords during the post-recession housing crisis. Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020 for District 36, he championed the rent stabilisation system, protecting 2.5 million tenants, and co-sponsored the Good Cause Eviction law to shield renters from soaring costs. His 2022 push to cancel rent during Covid, backed by 10,000 petition signatures, made him a hero in places like Jackson Heights, where 60 per cent of residents are rent-burdened.

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Furthermore, beyond housing, Mamdani helped secure $1.3 billion in relief for undocumented workers excluded from federal aid. His weekly "Office Hours" at bodegas (small grocery shops, especially in Spanish-speaking neighbourhoods) and subway stops, listening to cabbies and nurses, became legendary. His efforts, amplified on social media, built a loyal following of 500,000 across Instagram and TikTok by 2024. "Zohran was fighting for us when no one else was," a Bangladeshi organiser told The Juggernaut. This trust, forged through years of unglamorous work, made Mamdani a household name among NYC's working class, setting the stage for his 2025 upset. 

[Report collected from Reoters]