US EditionBernie, boots and bhangra: Inside Zohran Mamdani’s internet-breaking mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, pledged a democratic socialist agenda amid a culturally rich inauguration blending policy, fashion, and Punjabi music.
- On Thursday, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian mayor at 34 and pledging universal childcare, affordable rents, and free bus service.
- A grassroots operation powered by more than 100,000 volunteers built Mamdani's momentum, while he deliberately engaged the South Asian diaspora with cultural outreach like Hindi videos.
- Privately, Mamdani took the oath just after midnight at the decommissioned City Hall subway station on the Holy Quran, while the public ceremony featured narration by Bernie Wagenblast and a Bernie Sanders appearance.
- Within hours, Zohran Mamdani signed sweeping executive orders reversing measures enforced by former Mayor Eric Adams after his federal indictment, aiming to increase housing stock and protect renters, Mamdani's office said.
- The public celebration ended with Punjabi music, a Babbulicious performance and a block-party atmosphere that drew hundreds despite freezing weather, while Rama Duwaji's $630 boots sparked online debate and Mahmoud Khalil, released from ICE months ago, called the event a great moment.
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Mbalula hails Mamdani’s inauguration reference to Madiba and Freedom Charter
The late former president, Nelson Mandela, and the ANC’s Freedom Charter were referenced at the mayoral inauguration of one of the United States’ largest cities. Zohran Kwame Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City Mayor on New Year’s Day, also becoming the first mayor of the city to be sworn in on the Quran. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula was in jubilant spirits on social media, congratulating Mamdani and praising South African “wisdom”.…
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UpstractSocialist LA official leaves city park looking like this as she skips town for Mamdani inauguration
LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez attended the inauguration of fellow socialist Zohran Mamdani as the homelessness crisis, encampments and disorder continue to overtake MacArthur Park.
Mamdani's Wife Sends Two Unmistakable Messages with Inauguration Wardrobe Choices
“There is nothing new under the sun,” a wise king once wrote. And the inauguration of Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City on Thursday is proving […] The post Mamdani's Wife Sends Two Unmistakable Messages with Inauguration Wardrobe Choices appeared first on The Western Journal.
Mamdani’s Win Shows “Palestine Is No Longer a Liability,” Says Mahmoud Khalil
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers braved freezing temperatures and police barricades to be part of Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor on New Year’s Day. Democracy Now! spoke with many Mamdani supporters, including a high school student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, about what the day represented to them, their hopes for the new administration and how it could set a model for… Source
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