NEW YORK (Diya TV) — Diya TV has published a compilation featuring public remarks by New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City. The video brings together statements made over several years to Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim audiences, as well as his campaign addresses in New York.
In one clip, Mamdani is seen speaking at a protest held by Khalistan supporters, with people behind him chanting ‘Hindu Harami’ (Hindus are bastards). Mamdani went on to denounce the BJP government in India and the demolition of the Babri Masjid, saying he stands “for an India that is pluralistic, an India where everyone can belong regardless of their religion.”
After these controversial remarks, and others during a debate where he called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “a war criminal,” Mamdani has efforted to clarify his statements saying they stem from a belief that “pluralism is something to be celebrated, something to be strived for.”
The compilation then follows Mamdani through several public events, including campaign stops where he describes New York as “far too unaffordable for anyone who calls it home,” and where he urges Muslim New Yorkers to vote, saying, “When you go and vote, remember it is our opportunity to show that Muslims don’t just belong in New York City, we belong in City Hall too.”
Mamdani also recounts his family background, noting that his father’s side is Muslim and from Gujarat while his mother’s side is Hindu and from Punjab. “I’m proud of my Hindu heritage,” he says, “and I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being Muslim, of what Hinduism means.”
In other segments, Mamdani references visiting Pakistan and reading the work of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, saying those verses remind him of “what is my responsibility in this moment.” He also speaks about his experiences with racism and threats, saying his focus remains on making the city “affordable” and ensuring that “every New Yorker sees themselves in it.”
He later discusses immigrant rights, pledging to defend New York’s sanctuary city policies and promising language access across Nepali, Hindi, Punjabi, and other South Asian languages.
The compilation concludes with Mamdani addressing Islamophobia in the campaign, recalling comments made by opponents and emphasizing his commitment to representing all New Yorkers. “Many may feel differently than me about Mr. Modi, and that’s their right,” he says. “I will look to represent them all the same because my responsibility is to them as New Yorkers.”
If elected, Zohran Mamdani would be the first Indian American and the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
