Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic socialist, secured a historic victory as he became the first Muslim mayor of New York City. Born in Uganda to Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, his campaign focused on tackling the city’s cost-of-living crisis by taxing the rich. He capped his win with an iconic cultural statement, ending his victory speech with the title track of the Bollywood movie Dhoom. Journalist Mehdi Hasan, a vocal supporter, celebrated the win and trolled critics with the post: “Cry more, racist losers.” Mamdani sent a powerful message to critics, stating: “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us,” and declared, “We have toppled a political dynasty.”

Zohran Mamdani’s victory, capped with a Bollywood song, signals a cultural shift in US politics. How will this new generation of diverse leadership impact policy, particularly on issues like wealth inequality and tackling racism?