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02 Jan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes to Umar Khalid, Reflects on “Bitterness” and Solidarity Amid Prolonged Detention

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New York (USA), January 2, 2026: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a personal handwritten note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, recalling conversations on “bitterness” and stressing the importance of not letting it consume one’s spirit. The note was made public after being shared on social media platform X by Khalid’s partner, Banojyotsna Lahiri. Posting an image of the message, Lahiri wrote that even when prisons attempt to isolate individuals, words continue to travel. In the note, Mamdani said he often reflects on Khalid’s thoughts about bitterness and the need to resist being overtaken by it. He also…

No Hard Feelings: Trump Tells Mamdani He’s Fine With the ‘Fascist’ Label

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Washington, November 22: US President Donald Trump struck an unexpectedly relaxed tone during his meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, telling him he had no objection to being called a “fascist,” a description Mamdani had used during campaign events. According to CNN, when Mamdani was asked whether he stood by the remark, Trump cut in and said, “That’s okay. You can just say yes. I don’t mind.”Despite the political friction, Trump described their Oval Office conversation as constructive and focused on shared priorities. He said the two discussed housing development, rising food costs and other issues affecting New…

Zohran Mamdani Creates History, Elected New York’s First Indian-American Muslim Mayor

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NEW YORK (Rajeev Sharma): In a stunning political upset, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a milestone as the city’s first Indian-American Muslim leader. The progressive lawmaker’s win has redrawn the political landscape of America’s largest city, ushering in a new era of left-leaning politics. Defeating veteran politician and former governor Andrew Cuomo, along with Republican contender Curtis Sliwa, Mamdani’s victory capped a whirlwind campaign built on community organizing, affordability, and optimism. His supporters say his rise reflects a growing appetite for change in a city strained by housing costs and inequality. A New…