In a post shared on Monday, Modi’s representatives said the comedian had not been informed in advance of the mayor’s involvement.

According to the New York Post, Mamdani has been acting as a public advocate for Khalil during the legal battle over his immigration status.

Throughout his campaign, Mamdani has labeled Israeli policy 'genocide' and 'apartheid,' and has repeatedly refused to denounce the slogan 'Globalize the intifada.'

Torres represents the poorest district for young people in the country, which is majority black and Latino, demographics with which far-left candidates have historically struggled.