Zohran Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's first Muslim mayor concluded with a performance by Punjabi singer Babbulicious, who sang his hit song 'Gaddi Red Challenger.' Videos of Mamdani dancing to the music with his wife, Rama Duwaji, went viral. While many celebrated the cultural inclusion, some social media users criticized the non-English performance, with one user misidentifying the Sikh artist as Muslim and calling it an 'Islamic takeover.' Supporters defended the choice, highlighting Mamdani's South Asian heritage and inclusive outreach.