<h1>Indian-American assemblyman defeats former governor in NYC Democratic mayoral primary with progressive platform</h1> An Indian-American state assemblyman from Queens defeated former governor in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. The candidate, son of an Indian filmmaker, declared victory after an upset win against the political establishment. A democratic socialist born in Uganda and raised in NYC, the winner campaigned on lowering living costs through rent freezes, fare-free buses, universal childcare, and city-owned grocery stores. The platform includes raising corporate tax rates to 11.5% and implementing a 2% tax on earners above $1 million annually to fund proposed programs.