New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is under fire following reports of an extravagant three-day wedding bash at his family’s compound in Uganda. The Indian-origin Democratic Socialist wife him off to Rama Duwaji in a wealthy suburb of Kampala, The New York Post reports.
Tight Security, Armed Guards, and Cellphone Jammers Raise Eyebrows
While Mamdani, 33, got married last year, the Uganda wedding seemed to be opulent. It was reported to have had armed guards, a cellphone jamming device to avoid taking pictures and leaking them out, and close security around the compound. A source, who was interviewed by the Post, said masked special forces were deployed outside the compound to protect the invite-only celebration.
Online Criticism Over Security and Political Contradictions
The revelations quickly drew criticism online, particularly from those questioning Mamdani’s political positions on public safety. “NYC Mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani has run on the platform of defunding the police and abolishing prisons but this is his private security outside his family compound in Uganda. Don’t those that can’t afford private security, also deserve to feel safe and protected?” said one X user.
Another added, “Zohran Mamdani wants to ban all guns and defund the police, then flies to Uganda for his wedding, guarded by masked special forces at his family’s multimillion-dollar compound. Socialism for thee, not for me.”
Mockery Over Privilege and Luxurious Celebration
A third user taunted Mamdani’s lavish celebration, mocking him as a “man of the people”. “Zohran Mamdani: Nothing says American like getting married on your family’s luxury Uganda compound. A man of the people,” they added.
“So it’s ok to have masked military for his wedding but ICE isn’t supposed to wear masks?” quipped a fourth user.
Others criticised Mamdani’s privilege in the East African country. “He is privileged. He offers freebies because he’s incapable of taking any real steps to improve the economy, as that requires effort.”
