Indian-origin New York politician Zohran Mamdani, who is running for the post of NYC mayor, has been seen spending time with people of different cultures and nationalities. He is focusing on food, films and showcasing his roots in an attempt to build a connect during campaigning.

Fresh off losing New York’s Democratic primary for mayor to Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday ramped up his efforts to push the incumbent mayor, Eric Adams, out of the race.

On the campaign trail, Mamdani galvanized voters with his pitches on how to rein in the city’s sky-high cost of living, from fare-free buses to a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments.