Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced questions about his association with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who has been linked to controversial remarks, but he chose to remain silent on the matter.

During an encounter with a Post reporter on Sunday, the 34-year-old candidate was asked about his views on Imam Wahhaj’s past comments. “Mr. Mamdani, anything to say about the imam? He said some nasty stuff, does it bug you?” inquired the reporter.

In response, Mamdani simply smiled and avoided answering as he got into a waiting SUV, choosing not to engage with the questions posed to him.

Later that day, when pressed again about his connection with the Brooklyn imam, Mamdani maintained his silence, offering only a smile. Despite the imam’s history of making homophobic comments, Mamdani had met with him recently and spoke positively about their interaction.

Mamdani met with the controversial imam last week and spoke glowingly of him.