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News India Live, Digital Desk: A news is coming from the world’s most famous city New York City, which has shaken the peace there. In the Queens area of the city, where a large number of people from the Jewish community live, something happened that perhaps no one had expected. During the protests, the crowd openly raised slogans in support of Hamas.
Imagine, if people shout on the streets of America which has waged the biggest war against terrorism in the world,“Speak louder, we are with Hamas,” So what will the common citizens there be going through?
‘Crown of thorns’ for Mayor Mamdani
Now the Mayor of New York is at the center of this entire incident. Zohran Mamdani Have arrived. For Mamdani, this time is no less than a political litmus test. Why? Because Mamdani himself has been of ‘socialist’ ideology for a long time and has raised his voice for the rights of Palestine many times.
But, there is a world of difference between ‘supporting Palestine’ and ‘allowing slogans of a banned organization like Hamas’ to be raised. Now his opponents and the general public are asking the question – “Mayor Sahib, will freedom be given to openly spread violence and hatred in the city?”
Governor’s anger and Mayor’s silence
The matter became more heated when its videos went viral on social media. Governor of New York Kathy Hochul Condemned it in strong words. He clearly said that “there is no place in New York for such statements inciting violence.” Despite the Governor being so aggressive, the initial silence from Mayor Mamdani further angered the people.
However, after increasing pressure, Mayor Mamdani also issued a statement saying that “supporting terrorist organizations is against the values of our city,” but critics felt that his response was a little late and a little ‘soft’.
Police vs emotions on the streets
On the other hand, the police (NYPD) is also in trouble. On one hand there is the law of ‘freedom of expression’, and on the other hand there is the responsibility of stopping hate speech. There was a scuffle between the police and the protesters in this demonstration in the Kew Gardens Hills area of Queens, and many people were also arrested.
What will happen next?
Now the question is whether Zohran Mamdani will be able to change his image? On the one hand, he has to keep his core voters (who are pro-Palestine) happy, and on the other hand, he also has to assure the security of the Jewish community. Striking this balance will not be easy.
People are saying on social media that these are not just slogans, it is a sign of division of the city. Now it has to be seen how strictly the administration behaves on this. What is your opinion – should such demonstrations be completely banned?