The Pakistani American community in New York came together to celebrate a historic moment as Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Mayor of New York City, met supporters at a special reception. The event was hosted by Dr. Ejaz Ahmed, Chairman of APPAC, who praised the community’s role in helping shape the city’s political landscape.
Mamdani’s win carries great significance. He is set to become the first Muslim and the first South Asian to serve as mayor of a city with nearly 8 million people. Many attendees at the reception said they felt proud to see someone from their cultural background reach such a high office.
During his speech, Mamdani thanked the Pakistani American community for standing by him from the very beginning of his political journey. He said their trust gave him confidence at every step, from his early days in the New York State Assembly to his mayoral campaign. He also shared stories about the challenges he faced and how the encouragement he received kept him steady.
Mamdani added that representation matters, not just symbolically but in the decisions made at City Hall. He promised that his administration would focus on fairness, public safety, affordable housing, and better opportunities for immigrant families.
The reception ended with warm greetings, photos, and heartfelt conversations. Many community members said they hoped this milestone would open more doors for future leaders from diverse backgrounds.
