Watch: Indian-origin journalist teaches Andrew Cuomo correct pronunciation of Mamdani

During an MSNBC interview, former Governor Andrew Cuomo mispronounced mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s name as ‘Mandami’. Journalist Anand Giridharadas corrected Cuomo, emphasizing the importance of respecting names in a diverse city. “First of all, governor, it’s Mamdani. This is a very big, diverse city you want to lead. We should get the names right,” Giridharadas said. During an MSNBC interview, former Governor Andrew Cuomo mispronounced mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s name as ‘Mandami’. Journalist Anand Giridharadas corrected Cuomo, emphasizing the importance of respecting names in a diverse city. “First of all, governor, it’s Mamdani. This is a very big, diverse city you want to lead. We should get the names right,” Giridharadas said.