How Kerala-born Nithya Raman travelled through art and activism in India to become mayor of a US city

Published 05 Nov 2026, 19:20 IST

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Kerala‑born Nithya Raman has become mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass to take charge of the United States’ second‑largest city after New York. Her ascent has sparked quiet pride in Kerala, with observers noting that the new mayor can follow Malayalam.

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Kerala-born Nithya Raman makes history as Los Angeles mayor. Read about her journey through art, activism and urban reform from India to the US.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article 05 Nov 2026, 19:20 IST

How Kerala-born Nithya Raman travelled through art and activism in India to become mayor of a US city

Kerala-born Nithya Raman makes history as Los Angeles mayor. Read about her journey through art, activism and urban reform from India to the US.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 05 Nov 2026, 20:05 IST

‘Daughter of Thiruvananthapuram’: Tharoor's shoutout to Nithya Raman, set for LA mayoral win

In a post on X, Tharoor described Raman as “a daughter of Thiruvananthapuram” and welcomed her appointment as the new Mayor of Los Angeles.

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 18:49 IST

From Thiruvananthapuram to LA mayoral race, Nithya Raman’s victory brings cheer to Keralam

Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam has more reasons to celebrate the victory of Democratic Party's Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Raman was born in Thiruvananthapuram and spent her childhood here. Her family moved to the United States when she was just six years old. Raman has maintained her…

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