New York mayor polls: Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti congratulate Mamdani

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party PDP chief Mehbooba Muftion Wednesday congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his emphatic victory in the New York City mayoral election reported the PTIIn a statement issued by the National Conference Abdullah described Mamdanirsquos campaign as a beacon of hope amid growing global divisions praising his commitment to promoting unity and inclusion in a diverse societyldquoZohran Mamdanirsquos stunning victory is not merely a personal milestone but a clarion call for collective progressrdquo the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister saidldquoHis election sends a message of unity and compassion Itrsquos a reminder that when we reject hate and embrace humanity we build bridges that endurerdquo he addedPeoples Democratic Party PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also extended her congratulations to the mayorelectIn a post on X she wrote ldquoCongratulations to Zohran Mamdani on his stunning victory as New York Cityrsquos 111th and first Muslim Mayor a triumph that marks not only a historic milestone but also a powerful stand against the entrenched forces of fascism money power and IslamophobiardquoMufti added that Mamdanirsquos progressive vision and steadfast commitment to justice had triumphed over an aggressive ldquohate campaignrdquo led by US President Donald TrumpMamdani defeated independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the closelywatched battle for the New York City mayors postSon of filmmaker Mira Nair and Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani he will be the first Muslim first Indianorigin first Africaborn and the youngest mayor of New York in more than a century when he assumes charge on January 1Meanwhile the Left leaders on Wednesday also congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his victory in the New York mayoral election with CPIM general secretary M A Baby saying it shows the acceptance for policies that prioritise peoples welfareIn a post on X Baby said the progressive and democratic forces from the Global South stand with MamdaniHearty congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on winning the New York mayoral election As someone with Indian roots your win is a proud moment for us too This victory in Trumps America shows the acceptance for policies that prioritise peoples welfare the Communist Party of India Marxist leader saidWhen we the progressive and democratic forces from the Global South raise our voices against the imperialist militaryindustrialmedia complex we stand with you and the people you represent May our people find common ground and stand together against forces that seek to suppress the peoples voices he addedRajya Sabha MP of the CPIM John Brittas said Mamdanis victory is a powerful rebuke to authoritarian regimes that falsely claim an electoral mandate to justify their actionsCongrats to the citizens of New York for standing firm against immense pressure including from Trump himself Zohran Mamdanis historic victory holds profound significance on multiple fronts he said in a post on XIt serves as a powerful rebuke to authoritarian regimes that falsely claim an electoral mandate to justify their actions It reaffirms that the people must remain at the heart of governance This win is a testament to the power of grassroots mobilisation and the desire for policies that prioritise peoples welfare Brittas saidCPIML Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya described Mamdanis victory in the keenlycontested election as the most emphatic defeat for United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuZohran Mamdanis victory as NYC Mayor is the most emphatic defeat for Trump and Netanyahu Its a big victory for every fighter for democracy rights of the working people freedom of Palestine security and dignity of immigrants equal rights for Muslims anywhere in the world Bhattacharya said in a post on XThe Communist Party of India CPI said the 34yearold Indianorigin democratic socialists victory has delivered a powerful message of hope justice and unitywith PTI inputs