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Zohran Mamdani, New York State Assembly member and newly declared Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, joined the NYC Pride March with a message of love and resistance. Marching alongside NY Attorney General Letitia James, Mamdani said it was "a joy to march" with love and pride in the face of resistance. His appearance came just days after clinching the nomination over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who conceded with praise, calling Mamdani’s campaign "highly impactful."

Published by Kriti Dhingra
Published: June 30, 2025 14:24:10 IST

New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani made a spirited appearance at NYC Pride

Assembly member Zohran Mamdani spread bold energy at the NYC Pride on Sunday as he marched alongside cheering crowds and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The 33-year-old Queens Democrat, who recently secured the Democratic mayoral nomination, described it as “a joy to march” with love and pride in the face of resistance.

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‘It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done’

Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the first South Asian man elected to the New York State Assembly, had quoted Nelson Mandela as he celebrated his victory.

“In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City,” Mamdani had posted on X.

Born in Uganda to award-winning director Mira Nair and historian Mahmood Mamdani, Zohran not only made history through his heritage, but through his seemingly progressive platform.

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Mamdani Proposes $65 million Investment in Transgender Medical Services

Should he be elected, Mamdani would become the first Muslim mayor of New York City. According to a report published by the New York Post last week, Mamdani has promised freezing rents, free bus rides, universal childcare, and a proposed $65 million investment in transgender medical services, including for children, in the event he is elected as the NYC mayor.

“LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers are under attack by the Trump administration and Zohran is going to stand up for them as Mayor,” his campaign recently told The New York Post.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Concedes, Praises Mamdani

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran against Mamdani, had conceded, saying, it was “Mamdani’s night”. Cuomo lauded Mamdani’s youth outreach, saying he inspired them “to come out and vote.”

Reports suggest Mamdani’s growing coalition — which includes AOC, Bernie Sanders and the Working Families Party — seems to be signalling a changing tide in city politics.

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