Zohran Mamdani NEW DELHI: Hailing Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral elections, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday said the victory “rekindles hope that the tide is turning — that soon, India too will rise under a young, educated, progressive, and democratic leader who unites rather than divides”.In a post on X, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh highlighted that Mamdani had quoted from Jawaharlal Nehru’s “immortal Tryst with Destiny speech” in his acceptance speech. “Actually these very words of Nehru had also been used by Alex Salmond in his campaign for the independence of Scotland in Nov 2013,” Ramesh added.‘Warning To Trump & Racist MAGA Ahead Of 2026 Midterms’: Ex-Diplomat On Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral WinKhera, who is Congress’s media and publicity department chairman, congratulated Mamdani on a campaign “rooted in mohabbat, optimism, and empathy – and on becoming the first Indian-origin Mayor of New York City”.”And the fact that Zohran understands and cherishes Pandit Nehru’s vision makes it even sweeter….” he added.Left leaders too congratulated Mamdani on his victory, with CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby saying the progressive and democratic forces from the Global South stand with Mamdani. “This victory in Trump’s America shows the acceptance for policies that prioritise people’s welfare,” he said.CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya described Mamdani’s victory as a most emphatic defeat for United States President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The Communist Party of India (CPI) said Mamdani’s win represents a powerful message of hope, justice and unity.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Warning To Trump & Racist MAGA Ahead Of 2026 Midterms’: Ex-Diplomat On Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral WinBangladesh Govt Halts Zakir Naik’s Entry, Says ‘Will Allow After Elections’Civic Woes, Star Candidate And High-Stakes Contest: Ground Report From Chapra Ahead Of Bihar PollsBihar Polls: RJD Gains Ground in Sitamarhi as Locals Voice Frustration Over Jobs and GovernanceMumbai Fraudster Claimed BARC Link, Tried Selling Lithium Reactor Blueprints To Iranian Firms‘BJP Abuses Nehru but US Mayor Quotes Him’: Priyanka Hits Back at NDA’s ‘Dynasty Politics’ ChargeJaishankar’s Canada Trip Likely To Spotlight Extremism, Security As India Seeks Post-Nijjar ClarityFirst Border Crossing Since Op Sindoor Turns Sour; Pak Blocks 14 Indian Pilgrims For Being ‘Hindu’India Will Not Compromise in FTA With New Zealand, Focus on Mutual Gains, Says Piyush Goyal”Kumari Selja herself had said…” BJP Lambasts Rahul Gandhi’s ‘H-files’ expose123 Photostories Tripti Dimri to Ananya Panday: Celeb-inspired fusion looks for wedding seasonBollywood actresses who bravely shared their emotional and complicated delivery journeysTraining hard but still can’t lose belly fat? These 4 mistakes could be holding you back, know how to fix them8 high-protein breakfast dishes for bachelorsRaha Kapoor birthday special: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s best social media moments with their baby girlNutritionist’s viral post reveals small food tweaks that make a big difference in uric acid controlWhich is the best time to take blood pressure medication and 3 mistakes that most people commitZohran Mamdani won New York but it was Rama Duwaji’s Palestine-inspired outfit that became the talking point5 rare orange snakes that are nature’s hidden gemsMalaika Arora’s morning routine includes these 4 natural drinks123Hot PicksStock market holidayBank HolidayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidNYC Mayor Election ResultZion WilliamsonWilliam NylanderKayla NicoleMiguel RojasChhattisgarh Train AccidentRoope HintzTyrese Haliburton InjuryBengaluru Scooter Accident
NEW DELHI: Hailing Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral elections, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday said the victory “rekindles hope that the tide is turning — that soon, India too will rise under a young, educated, progressive, and democratic leader who unites rather than divides”.In a post on X, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh highlighted that Mamdani had quoted from Jawaharlal Nehru’s “immortal Tryst with Destiny speech” in his acceptance speech. “Actually these very words of Nehru had also been used by Alex Salmond in his campaign for the independence of Scotland in Nov 2013,” Ramesh added.
Khera, who is Congress’s media and publicity department chairman, congratulated Mamdani on a campaign “rooted in mohabbat, optimism, and empathy – and on becoming the first Indian-origin Mayor of New York City”.“And the fact that Zohran understands and cherishes Pandit Nehru’s vision makes it even sweeter….” he added.Left leaders too congratulated Mamdani on his victory, with CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby saying the progressive and democratic forces from the Global South stand with Mamdani. “This victory in Trump’s America shows the acceptance for policies that prioritise people’s welfare,” he said.CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya described Mamdani’s victory as a most emphatic defeat for United States President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The Communist Party of India (CPI) said Mamdani’s win represents a powerful message of hope, justice and unity.
