Overview
- Mamdani is seen in a campaign video quoting Ramiz Raja’s famous line about “snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.”
- The clip spread widely on social media, drawing interest from cricket fans and political observers.
- Raja shared the video on his own account and congratulated Mamdani on his election win.
- The phrase is a staple of Raja’s commentary, often delivered humorously about Pakistan’s unpredictable cricket.
- At 34, Mamdani is described as a progressive, grassroots figure whose election has been noted as a milestone for New York’s diversity.