Mamdani’s mother collected millions in Qatari cash, raising foreign influence concerns - NYP
Qatari cultural groups funded films by Mira Nair, mother of NYC mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, raising questions about foreign influence and transparency.
Zohran Mamdani reacts next to his parents Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair and wife Rama Duwaji during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, US, June 25, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/DAVID 'DEE' DELGADO)ByHANNAH BROWNUpdated:
