Fri Jun 27 07:57:01 UTC 2025: **The Hindu: Indian Congress Leader Hails Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Run as Model for Indian Politics**
**New Delhi – June 27, 2025** – Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has lauded the success of Indian-origin American Zohran Mamdani in securing the Democratic nomination for the upcoming New York mayoral elections. Singh called on his party to adopt similar strategies for elections in India.
In a post on X, Singh praised Mamdani’s campaigning methods, urging Congress workers to “fight fearlessly against injustice,” echoing sentiments expressed by Rahul Gandhi. Singh believes Mamdani’s victory serves as an inspiration for progressive movements within India.
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and current New York State Assembly member, is poised to become the first Muslim mayor of New York City. He previously made history as the first South Asian man and only the third Muslim elected to the New York State Assembly. Mamdani’s platform focuses on progressive reforms, including rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transportation, and wealth tax reforms.
While Mamdani’s victory has been celebrated by progressive figures, it has also drawn criticism. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut questioned Mamdani’s cultural and religious identity, suggesting he sounds “more Pakistani than Indian” and expressing concern over his Hindu heritage. Ranaut’s comments have sparked debate on the intersection of identity, religion, and politics in both India and the United States.
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