Zohran Mamdani concluded his inauguration ceremony on January 1 with a live performance by Punjabi artist Babbulicious. The 34-year-old was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor at the event. Born to an Indian mother and a Ugandan father of Indian origin, Mamdani has often connected with the desi diaspora, including using Hindi in campaign videos and playing Bollywood music during his victory speech. The Punjabi performance quickly went viral on social media. #ZohranMamdani | #babbulici

It was another thrill of a lifetime for the PS22 Chorus getting the opportunity to sing with Mandy Patinkin at new NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani's historic inauguration on New Year's Day!!! Check out their epic performance of "Over The Rainbow," a song that not only fit the occasion, but also holds special significance for Mandy AND PS22! #ps22chorus #PS22 #mandypatinkin #overtherainbow #ZohranMamdani #inauguration | Gregg Breinberg (PS22 Chorus Director)