Why is Mamdani speaking in Bengali, Chinese and Spanish?

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17 August, 2026, 12:05 pm
Last modified: 17 August, 2026, 12:09 pm

Why is Mamdani speaking in Bengali, Chinese and Spanish?

17 August, 2026, 12:05 pm
Last modified: 17 August, 2026, 12:09 pm

 

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