Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor. During the ceremony, Mamdani thanked his parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, along with his wife and extended family. A viral video captured Nair filming her son's oath-taking, drawing widespread online commentary comparing her to a "desi mom" capturing a proud moment.