‘Perfumes you can eat..’: Zohran Mamdani eats ‘elaichi’ from popular Indian betel quid brand; social media reacts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani surprised viewers during a street interview by casually consuming Rajnigandha, a popular Indian mouth freshener. This unexpected moment sparked joy and cultural connection among Indian social media users worldwide. Mamdani, the youngest mayor in over five decades and the first Muslim and Indian-American to hold the office, has Indian heritage.