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flag NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized PM Modi’s BJP for exclusivity during Diwali visits, advocating pluralism in his campaign.

flag New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic state assemblyman and self-declared socialist, criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP during Diwali visits to Queens temples, saying the party promotes a narrow vision of Indian identity that excludes certain religious groups. flag Mamdani, who grew up in the Indian diaspora and identifies as Muslim, emphasized pluralism and inclusivity, stating he would represent all New Yorkers regardless of differing views on Modi. flag His comments, made at multiple Hindu temples, underscored his broader campaign focus on equity, affordability, and social justice. flag A frontrunner in the November 4 election, Mamdani could become NYC’s first Muslim mayor and first Indian-American to hold the office.

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