New Delhi: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday took aim at Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani, who is contesting in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race. In a strongly worded post on X (formerly known as Twitter), she questioned his connection to his Hindu roots.

Referring to his background, Ranaut wrote, “His mother is Mira Nair, one of our best filmmakers, Padmashri , a beloved and celebrated daughter born and raised in great Bharat based in Newyork, she married Mehmood Mamdani a celebrated author, and obviously son is named Zohran, he sounds more Pakistani than Indian”.

She went on to comment, “Whatever happened to his Hindu identity or bloodline and now he is ready to wipe out Hinduism, wow!! It’s the same story every where”.

Ranaut concluded her message with a personal note, saying, “On a different note, met Mira ji on a couple of occasions. Congratulations to the parents”.

On Tuesday evening, the 33-year-old marked his stunning political ascension when he declared victory in the Democratic primary from a Queens rooftop bar after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded.

"Tonight we made history," Mamdani said in a victory speech to supporters.

Mamdani had taken 43 percent of the vote with 95 percent of ballots counted, according to city officials. Cuomo was at around 36 percent and appeared to have no chance to catch his rival.

When no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the vote outright, election officials start the time-consuming process of eliminating the lowest-ranking candidates and retabulating.

In a separate yet related incident, US President Donald Trump branded him a “100% communist lunatic.” Trump also said he “looks terrible” and took aim at Mamdani’s progressive allies.

(with inputs from agencies)