Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and former City Council member, has won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, a victory that has sparked fierce debate over the feasibility of his sweeping policy proposals. The 33-year-old candidate, born in Uganda and the first potential Muslim mayor of New York if elected in November, has positioned himself as a bold alternative to the current administration. However, his ambitious agenda—ranging from freezing rents to creating city-owned grocery stores and providing free childcare—has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents such as Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, who argue that many of these promises are legally and financially unattainable without state-level support or legislative approval. Mamdani’s campaign, however, claims that through innovative solutions like reshaping city governance and collaborating with state lawmakers, the policies can be implemented. This political showdown has deepened the divide between progressive and centrist ideologies within New York City politics, with major implications for the city’s future direction.