Why South Indians (in the Republic of India) Dislike Mamdani and His Socialism




Why Indians Dislike the So-Called "Indian-Origin" Mamdani Becoming New York Mayor？

At its core, **Mamdani is not a true Indian**. True Indians are the descendants of the Dravidians of the South Asian subcontinent mixed to varying degrees with the Aryans who entered the subcontinent in early antiquity. Mamdani, however, is a descendant of **Central Asian Muslims who conquered India in the medieval period**—it would be more accurate to call him **Pakistani** than Indian.

On November 4, 2025, 34-year-old Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani made history by winning the New York City mayoral election with over 50% of the vote, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Set to become the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor in January 2026, Mamdani—son of Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani and acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair—has emerged as a global symbol of progressive politics, immigrant rights, and resistance to Trump-era populism.

Yet, for many non-Muslim Indians—particularly Hindus and Sikhs in both the U.S. and India—his triumph is far from a cause for celebration. Instead, it has sparked unease, anger, and deep division, rooted in his outspoken criticism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his pro-Palestinian stance, and his democratic socialist platform.

#### A Victory Built on Identity and Ideology

Mamdani’s campaign blended bold policy proposals—free public transit, rent freezes, and higher taxes on the wealthy—with a personal narrative of multicultural heritage. In his victory speech, he quoted Jawaharlal Nehru and played Bollywood music, proudly embracing his Indian roots. For some, this was a powerful affirmation of diaspora success. Indian opposition leader Shashi Tharoor called it a “spectacular victory” and “most fitting,” while Bollywood stars like Shabana Azmi and Priyanka Chopra celebrated the milestone.

But for much of the non-Muslim Indian community, especially those aligned with conservative or Hindu nationalist views, Mamdani’s politics overshadow his heritage. He has repeatedly labeled Modi a “war criminal” over the 2002 Gujarat riots and expressed strong support for Palestinian rights—positions that many in India’s ruling BJP circles and their diaspora supporters interpret as anti-India and anti-Hindu.

#### Widespread Disapproval Among Conservative Indians

During the campaign, Indian-American Hindu organizations ran truck ads and airplane banners denouncing Mamdani’s “extremist agenda” and alleged “hate speech.” After his win, social media erupted with accusations of betrayal. One X user wrote, “I don’t like his fake anti-India leadership story and his and his father’s pro-Hamas ideology. Congrats, but…” Another remarked, “Liberals and the Indian right cheering for Mamdani is the funniest thing because they’re celebrating something that fights their own country.”

Indian media echoed this sentiment, with commentators likening his rise to “a TV villain becoming mayor.” Some MAGA-aligned voices even blamed Indian-American voters for his victory, with xenophobic taunts like “Indians go home.” Many non-Muslim Indian-Americans who supported Cuomo—through groups like “South Asians for Cuomo”—expressed fear that Mamdani’s policies were “unrealistic” and “against our beliefs.”

#### A Minority Voice of Pride and Hope

Not all reactions were negative. Progressive and secular Indians, both in the diaspora and in India, saw Mamdani’s win as a moral triumph. One X post read, “Mamdani’s victory reassures India’s secularists—proof that secular values are winners.” For them, a Muslim of Indian descent leading America’s largest city was a rebuke to Islamophobia and a testament to pluralism.

#### Why the Divide Runs So Deep

The polarization reflects broader tensions within the global Indian community. Mamdani’s identity—Muslim, socialist, and unapologetically critical of Hindu nationalism—clashes with the growing conservative shift among many Indian-Americans. While New York’s Bangladeshi and Punjabi Muslim voters helped propel him to victory, non-Muslim Indians, especially those who prioritize U.S.-India strategic ties and economic conservatism, view him with suspicion.

His win has also reignited debates in India about diaspora loyalty, cultural identity, and the boundaries of political dissent. For some, he is “India’s pride”; for others, a dangerous outlier.

#### Conclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s election is a landmark moment in American politics—but for most non-Muslim Indians, it is not a source of joy. Rather, it is a flashpoint that exposes the fault lines of ideology, religion, and national identity within one of the world’s most influential diasporas. While a minority celebrates his success as proof of inclusive democracy, the majority remains wary, even hostile, seeing in him not a fellow Indian success story, but a challenge to their values and vision of India’s place in the world.

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