Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as new mayor of New York City, becoming first Muslim mayor in history

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2026.01.02 13:05

Democrat Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim mayor in the city's history. (AFP)

According to Xinhua News Agency, on Jan. 1 local time, Democrat Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim mayor in the city's history.

At the inauguration ceremony, Mamdani reiterated his campaign commitments, stating that he would pursue a governance agenda focused on safety, affordability, and prosperity, aiming to address the high cost of living for New York residents.

Mamdani identifies as a "democratic socialist," and his left-leaning background has drawn widespread attention as well as criticism from Republicans.

Born in Uganda in 1991, Mamdani is an Indian-American Muslim who immigrated to New York and later obtained U.S. citizenship. He was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020. In November of last year, Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election as the Democratic candidate.

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