Overview

• Photos and videos from recent temple stops ahead of the Nov. 4 election show the Democratic nominee wearing shoes inside.
• Users on X denounced the breach of a common temple custom, with some contrasting it to footwear norms in mosques.
• Speaking to reporters, Mamdani emphasized pride in his Hindu heritage and Indian-American identity while noting he is Muslim.
• He also outlined priorities including opposing federal immigration enforcement in New York City and expanding multilingual communication.
• Mamdani won the Democratic primary in June, and the criticism has so far centered on online posts rather than formal complaints.