Zohran Mamdani's NYC Oath Ceremony: Punjabi Music, Dance Go Viral

• Zohran Mamdani's oath ceremony as New York City mayor turned festive with a live Punjabi performance by Babbulicious.
• Mamdani, with wife Rama Duwaji, danced to 'Gaddi Red Challenger' at a subway station, with videos quickly going viral.
• He became NYC's first Muslim mayor, taking his oath on the Quran, blending culture, identity, and politics.
• Son of Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, he's a progressive leader focused on immigrant and minority communities.
• His campaign connected with the South Asian diaspora using Bollywood-style videos and popular music.

Why It Matters: Mamdani's oath ceremony blended politics, culture, and identity, reflecting NYC's diversity.