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News18
28-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Mira Nair's Son Zohran Mamdani, Running For NY Mayor Post, Under Fire For Attacking PM Modi
Last Updated: When asked if he would meet Modi if the Indian PM held a rally in New York and asked for a joint press conference, Mamdani said he wouldn't attend such an event New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, the son of filmmaker Mira Nair, sparked outrage among Indo-American leaders and community representatives for spreading hate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 33-year-old made the remarks at an event, 'New Mayor, New Media', held on May 15 (local time) by New York Focus. WHAT MAMDANI SAID? When asked if he would meet Modi if the Indian PM held a rally in New York and asked for a joint press conference, Mamdani said he wouldn't attend such an event, equating Modi to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and calling him a 'war criminal", according to the New York Post. He then went on to blame the PM for the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying people were 'shocked" when he revealed he was a Gujarati Muslim. The Supreme Court in 2022 upheld the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview with US-based podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, earlier this year, called Godhra train incident a tragedy of ' unimaginable magnitude" which became a 'sparking point for violence". 'But that one tragic incident in 2002 became a sparking point, leading some people towards violence. Yet, the judiciary thoroughly investigated the matter. At that time, our political opponents were in power, and naturally they wanted all allegations against us to stick. Despite their relentless efforts, the judiciary analysed the situation meticulously twice and ultimately found us completely innocent. Those who were truly responsible have faced justice from the courts," he said. MAMDANI'S INDIAN CONNECTION Zohran Mamdani, the son of Indian-American Mira Nair, was born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, before moving to New York City at the age of seven. His father, Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan, has roots in Gujarat. Nair's films include Monsoon Wedding, Mississippi Masala, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. My mother brought me into this world, helped me understand it, and taught me 'if we don't tell our own stories, no one else will." I love you, my dear Mother's Day to my Mama, and to mothers everywhere! — Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) May 11, 2025 'HIGHLY OBJECTIONABLE FOR HINDUS': NOT THE FIRST TIME Mamdani is known for criticising New York politicians of Indian descent — Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and former state Sen. Kevin Thomas — for not condemning Modi. In 2020, he said on X: '@JeniferRajkumar should return the money she's taken from Hindu fascists." Rajkumar had then called Mamdani's comments 'extreme and divisive," and urged voters to 'reject hate, whether from the far left or far right." 'Hinduism is a faith of peace, nonviolence, and interfaith harmony. Hindu voters want our leaders to build bridges—not burn them. We must reject hate—whether it comes from the far left or the far right. Our city deserves leaders who unite, not provoke—who build coalitions, not headlines," she said. A central tenet of Hinduism is inclusivity and mutual respect toward people of all faiths. Hindus believe not just in tolerance, but in one step more than tolerance– actively loving and respecting people of different backgrounds and faiths.— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) August 8, 2022 Mamdani has also said on X: '@KevinThomasNY should acknowledge the terrifying truth of what's happening to Muslim Indians." He also said former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney should 'renounce her association with Modi & condemn the atrocities he's perpetrated." Jaspreet Singh, a Sikh Community Leader and human rights lawyer, said, 'Hate has no place in our city. We believe in equality, love and respect for all. We believe all are children of the same God. But Zohran has used his platform to amplify some of the worst anti-Hindu rhetoric imaginable. Words matter, and instead of uniting the Indian community, he seeks to divide us by religion, pitting Muslims and Hindus against each other. Associating Hindus with fascism and using derogatory words against them is highly objectionable." OBAMA TO FIREFIGHTERS: CONTROVERSY'S CHILD top videos View all Mamdani also reportedly trashed Barack Obama, accusing the former US president of lying, in a series of tweets from 2013 which resurfaced recently. Mamdani, who is polling second behind ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, repeatedly refused to sign off an annual, non-controversial resolution simply commemorating May 4 as 'Volunteer Firefighters Day'. Mamdani was also one of the few Assembly Democrats to vote against a bill eventually signed into law creating a task force to help with recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters in New York. In 2023, he also voted against providing $25 million to volunteer fire departments statewide for new equipment and facilities and another $10 million to provide stipends to volunteer firefighters for offset training costs. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Narendra Modi news18 specials Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 28, 2025, 12:41 IST News world Mira Nair's Son Zohran Mamdani, Running For NY Mayor Post, Under Fire For Attacking PM Modi
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani slammed for his statement against Narendra Modi, critics say no place for Hindu hate
New York mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, Mira Nair's son, has been accused of Hindu hatred. Indian-origin New York politician Jenifer Rajkumar slammed Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani, the New York mayoral candidate from the Socialist Party, for a recent statement against India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an open forum. At the forum, he was asked a hypothetical question that if Indian PM Narendra Modi holds a rally in Madison Square Garden and then wants to address a joint press conference with the mayor of New York, would he join that? Mamadani, who has a strong connection with India as both his parents -- father Mahmood Mamdani and mother Mira Nair -- were born in India, said he won't join. Mamdani elaborated on his answer and said his father is a Gujarati Muslim, and then compared the Indian PM with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jennifer Rajkumar strongly reacted to the statement and said such divisive language about foreign leaders should have no place in the New York mayoral poll when there are real issues. 'At a time when New Yorkers are struggling with real issues—rising crime, a housing crisis, and growing hate—we cannot afford to be distracted by extreme, divisive language about foreign leaders,' Rajkumar said to New York Post. 'Hinduism is a faith of peace, nonviolence, and interfaith harmony. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Hindu voters want our leaders to build bridges—not burn them. We must reject hate—whether it comes from the far left or the far right. Our city deserves leaders who unite, not provoke—who build coalitions, not headlines,' Rajkumar said. Jaspreet Singh, a Sikh community leader and human rights lawyer, said to the NYP, 'Hate has no place in our city. We believe in equality, love and respect for all. We believe all are children of the same God. 'But Zohran has used his platform to amplify some of the worst anti-Hindu rhetoric imaginable. Words matter, and instead of uniting the Indian community, he seeks to divide us by religion, pitting Muslims and Hindus against each other. Associating Hindus with fascism and using derogatory words against them is highly objectionable.' A staunch critic of the BJP, Mamdani in 2020 led a mob of protesters in Times Square who called Hindus basta**ds.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet man, the grandson of Jinnah who had a fierce rivalry with Tata and Ambani, leads business empire of Rs 478370000000, owns companies like…
New Delhi: The chairman of the Wadia Group, Nusli Wadia, is a billionaire Indian businessman. His company operates in various industries such as textiles, aviation, chemicals, and real estate. Nusli Wadia expanded the Wadia Group and established several new companies, including Bombay Dyeing. He was also actively involved in GoAir airline. He has also contributed to the fields of education and healthcare through philanthropy. However, he faced controversies, including rivalries with the Ambani family and legal disputes with the Tata Group. The Wadia family holds an important place among the Parsi community. His mother, Dina Wadia, came from a Gujarati Muslim family. Nusli Wadia's maternal grandfather was Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. His maternal grandmother, Rattanbai Petit, belonged to one of India's wealthy Parsi families. Nusli Wadia's paternal grandfather, Sir Ness Wadia, was a well-known textile industrialist who played a key role in making Bombay one of the world's largest cotton trading centers at the end of the 19th century. His paternal grandmother was an Englishwoman named Evelyne Clara Powell from Yorkshire. His grandaunt (mother's aunt) Fatima Jinnah was a politician. Thus, Nusli Wadia's family has connections to many prominent figures in politics and business. In this article, we will delve into the journey of his success. All you need to know about Nusli Wadia Nusli Wadia was born on February 15, 1944, in Bombay (now Mumbai). Nusli Wadia is a billionaire Indian businessman. He is the chairman of the Wadia Group, which operates in various industries such as textiles, aviation, chemicals, and real estate. Nusli Wadia's father, Neville Wadia, was a well-known businessman, and his mother, Dina Wadia, was the daughter of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. The Wadia family has played a significant role in Indian business for several generations. Nusli Wadia expanded the Wadia Group and established several new companies, including Bombay Dyeing. He was also actively involved in GoAir airline. He has also contributed to the fields of education and healthcare through philanthropy. His wife's name is Maureen Wadia. They have two sons – Ness Wadia and Jeh Wadia. Nusli Wadia acquired an 11 percent stake in the company with the help of well-wishers such as his mother, sister, friends, and J.R.D. Tata. He also persuaded employees to invest their savings and buy shares in order to prevent the company from being sold. Nusli then went to London, where his father was negotiating a deal, and convinced him not to sell the company or move abroad. In 1977, Nusli Wadia became the chairman of the company after his father. Nusli Wadia is married to Maureen Wadia, who was formerly an air hostess. Maureen Wadia is the head of Gladrags magazine and one of the organizers of the Mrs. India beauty pageant. They have two sons: Ness Wadia and Jehangir Wadia. Nusli Wadia's son Ness Wadia is also quite well known. He is recognized in both the sports and business worlds. Ness Wadia is the co-owner of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab, which is now known as Punjab Kings. Nusli Wadia's real-time net worth is $5.6 billion (approximately Rs 47,837 crore).
