Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor, Vows 'New Era' of Progressive Reform

• Zohran Mamdani, 34, officially sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor, marking a new era focused on affordability, social equity, and progressive reform.
• He made history as NYC's first Muslim mayor, first of South Asian descent, first born in Africa, and youngest in over a century, sworn in using the Qur’an.
• Mamdani, a democratic socialist, pledged to serve all New Yorkers, stating "Logon ke dil badal gaye hai" and rejecting claims his politics are extreme.
• His platform includes freezing rents for nearly two million tenants, universal childcare, and making city buses free.
• Supported by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mamdani revoked some orders from former Mayor Eric Adams.

Why It Matters: Zohran Mamdani begins historic NYC mayoral term, promising progressive reforms and a focus on affordability.