Kerala CM hails Zohran Mamdani's victory as New York mayor
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday hailed the victory of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City and said his election was a resounding victory for progressive politics.
Despite repeated threats from President Donald Trump, the people of New York chose progressive politics over fear, he said in a post on 'X'.
His (Mamdani) campaign, rooted in ensuring dignity and opportunity for the poor, inspired massive youth support, proving that the ideals of the Left continue to resonate powerfully, Vijayan said.
"The election of @ZohranKMamdani as New York City's next Mayor is a resounding victory for progressive politics and a forceful rejection of far-right intimidation," the CPI(M) veteran said.
This victory is a reminder that even in the face of intimidation, the struggle for justice and equality endures, the CM added.
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Indian-origin democratic socialist, pulled off a stunning victory in the fiercely contested New York city mayoral elections, riding on an electrifying campaign to become the first South Asian, Muslim and youngest in a century to helm the administration of the world's financial capital.
Mamdani, the son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Indian-origin scholar Mahmood Mamdani, defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a scandal-hit Democrat who ran as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, in the keenly-watched contest that grabbed global attention.
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Massive fire destroys 10 fishing boats in Kerala's Kollam
Kollam (Kerala) (PTI): Around 10 fishing boats, anchored in Ashtamudi Lake here, were gutted as a massive fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
The incident happened in the Kureepuzha area under the Anchalumood police station limit.
According to police, the blaze was first spotted past midnight, and the boats anchored in a row caught fire.
Local people and fire force personnel pressed into action to check the further spread.
"As per the preliminary assessment, around 10 boats were destroyed completely. The exact cause is yet to be identified, but a gas cylinder blast is suspected," a police officer said.
No casualty has been reported so far, police added.
