Zohran Mamdani: The Voice of Progressive Politics in New York
Zohran Mamdani is a rising star in New York politics, serving as a New York State Assembly member representing the 36th District , which includes parts of Astoria in Queens . A proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) , Mamdani has gained national recognition for championing progressive policies , including housing justice , immigrant rights , and healthcare access . Born in Uganda and raised in New York City, Zohran Kwame Mamdani represents a new generation of South Asian American politicians committed to equity, inclusion, and working-class empowerment. Early Life and Background Zohran Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, to an Indian mother and a Ugandan father. His father, Mahmood Mamdani , is a renowned academic, and his mother is filmmaker Mira Nair , best known for Monsoon Wedding . Mamdani moved to New York at a young age, growing up in a multi...