NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani’s reference to Ramiz Raja goes viral
The Asian-American Democratic socialist revealed his unexpected fandom
The speech of the newly elected Mayor, Asian-American Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s video went viral on Social Media, talking about Pakistan’s former cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja.
The video has been widely shared across Social Media Platforms, especially by Pakistani users appreciating New York Mayor Mamdani and Ramiz Raja.
Mr. Mamdani was designated as the Mayor of New York City on Tuesday. Videos from his election campaign are circulating on social media platforms.
In the circulating video on Social media platforms, Zahran is seen addressing his team. To boost their enthusiasm, he quoted Ramiz Raja, stating that “To snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.”
On the social media platform X, former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja reshared the video and congratulated Mamdani.
He said, “Congratulations, Mr Mamdani, and thank you for being a fan of commentary. You have exposed those who do not play cricket by playing with a straight bat. I am very proud of you.
Many congratulations Mr Mamdani And thank you for being a commentary enthusiast !You played with a straight bat and exposed the ones who “were not playing cricket” so proud of you ! #zohranfornyc pic.twitter.com/1U6syTLCe7
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) November 5, 2025
