New York, Nov. 5 -- New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrated his historic win by emphasising the city's diverse roots, underscoring his pride in being an immigrant himself, having moved to New York City from Uganda with his family at the age of seven.

In a powerful 30-minute victory speech, newly elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani celebrated a historic political moment following his 2025 New York City mayoral win. He described the city as one "built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and now led by an immigrant," signalling a new era under his leadership.

Mamdani's victory marks a significant milestone in American politics, as he becomes the first Muslim, South Asian, and naturalised immigrant to hold ...