From rent controls and universal childcare to his controversial views on Israel–Palestine, Mamdani’s platform represents a radical departure from City Hall’s traditional centrism. Here's a breakdown of his core beliefs and proposals.

Mamdani’s mother, Mira Nair, is an award-winning filmmaker whose credits include “Monsoon Wedding,” “The Namesake” and “Mississippi Masala.” His father, Mahmood Mamdani, is an anthropology professor at Columbia University.