How Zohran Mamdani ended up in a fight over Hindu nationalism

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and state Attorney General Letitia James at a press conference on August 12, 2026, in New York City. | Selcu Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images On Tuesday, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about an upcoming appearance by Mohan Bhagwat, a leader of a Hindu nationalist organization, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.  “I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on canceling a private event,” he said at a press…