Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani recently won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, and his victory has gone viral, especially in Indian circles. This political moment became even more fun when popular comedian Vir Das jokingly congratulated Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, mistaking him for Mamdani because of their similar looks.
Vir Das Congratulates Kamath, Mistakes Mamdani
Vir Das posted on Instagram, saying “Congrats to Nikhil Kamath on winning the NYC Mayoral Primary,” along with Mamdani’s picture. The post was clearly meant as a joke, and Nikhil Kamath responded in good humor by resharing the story and thanking Das playfully. This funny exchange grabbed attention online and made many people smile.
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Zohran Mamdani is the son of famous Indian filmmaker Mira Nair. He was born in Uganda to Indian parents and moved to the U.S., where he got involved in politics. He is a progressive lawmaker and has been working for the people of New York. His campaign focused on important public issues like free buses, rent control, and opening city-owned grocery stores.
If Zohran Mamdani wins the final election, he will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City. Many people see his win in the primary as a big step forward for minority communities in American politics.
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Nikhil Kamath, though not a politician, is known for being active on social media and often shares his thoughts on various topics. He is the co-founder of Zerodha, one of India’s top stockbroking platforms. The funny mix-up between Kamath and Mamdani shows how social media can turn even serious moments into light-hearted, viral content.
This entire moment has brought attention not only to Mamdani’s political rise but also to the growing presence of Indian-origin leaders around the world. It also shows how humor, social media, and politics often come together in today’s digital age.
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