Zohran Mamdani condemns Islamophobia and racial attacks in NYC mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor and the first Muslim to run for the position, condemned recent racist and Islamophobic attacks against him, emphasizing the ongoing discrimination Muslims face in NYC. His comments came amid political tensions involving former Gov. Cuomo, who criticized Mamdani's stance on various issues, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, and accused him of playing the victim. Mamdani highlighted the rise of Islamophobia post-9/11 and the importance of unity and understanding among New Yorkers as the city approaches its mayoral election.