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Would Mamdani Win in Gujarat? Probably Not.

Would Mamdani Win in Gujarat? Probably Not.

Bloomberga day ago
Most voters in New York don't focus on Zohran Mamdani's Muslim identity. But in India, religion matters a lot in politics. So: Would Mamdani become mayor in Gujarat? Probably not, explains Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andy Mukherjee. (Source: Bloomberg)
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