I promise to always be a mayor for all Londoners, for every Londoner, regardless of your background, said the newly-elected mayor in a victory speech.
He also referred to his immigrant roots, mentioning his father Amanullah Khan, who came to Britain from Pakistan.
He would have been so proud that the city he chose to call his home has now chosen one of his children to be the Mayor,Khan said as quoted by ITV.
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Sadiq Khan MP ??@SadiqKhanA huge thank you to everyone who voted Labour, volunteered today or campaigned with us. #TeamKhan
1:36 AM - 6 May 2016
Since the total vote count did not determine the winner, as neither of the candidates secured more than 50 percent of the vote (gaining 44.2% and 35% respectively), the second preference vote was enacted. Londoners were able to choose two candidates at the ballot box, selecting a preferred candidate in the papers column A and their second preference in column B.
The practice is known as the Supplementary Vote system and used to elect mayors in England and Wales. If no candidate receives more than fifty percent of the vote, the second choice is counted, thus eliminating the need for a run-off election.
Khan took 1,310,143 votes, as opposed to Goldsmiths 994,614.
Nine out of the 14 constituencies in London went to Labour, with the Conservatives trailing behind with five.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn congratulated his colleague in a message on Twitter, alongside the trending hashtag #YesWeKhan.
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Jeremy Corbyn MP ??@jeremycorbynCongratulations @SadiqKhan. Can't wait to work with you to create a London that is fair for all! #YesWeKhan
10:30 PM - 6 May 2016
Former Labour chief Ed Miliband has predicted Khan will prove to be an outstanding mayor, having overcome a Torycampaign of fear and division.
Ed Miliband ??@Ed_Miliband
Congratulations @SadiqKhan. You will be an outstanding Mayor of London. Your positive vision & dignity beat a campaign of fear and division.
10:32 PM - 6 May 2016
Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith had been accused of conducting a dirty campaign in which he tried to associate Khan with Muslim extremists.
Former Conservative Party chairperson Sayeeda Warsi described the Torys bid to hold on to Londons City Hall as anappalling dog whistle campaign that appeared to center on race and religion.
Sayeeda Warsi ??@SayeedaWarsi
Our appalling dog whistle campaign for #LondonMayor2016 lost us the election, our reputation & credibility on issues of race and religion.
10:20 PM - 6 May 2016
Sayeeda Warsi ??@SayeedaWarsi
Lessons for us @Conservatives to learn about campaigning after awful #LondonMayor2016
1."Where there is discord, may we bring harmony"."
10:12 PM - 6 May 2016
Even Goldsmiths sister, journalist Jemima Goldsmith, appeared to criticize his tactics.
Jemima Goldsmith ??@Jemima_KhanSad that Zac's campaign did not reflect who I know him to be- an eco friendly, independent- minded politician with integrity.
10:51 PM - 6 May 2016
An official announcement at City Hall confirming the full details of Kahns win is imminent.
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Susana Mendona ?@susana_mendoncaAll quiet in the chamber now but this is where the result will be announced #LondonMayor2016@BBCRadioLondon@Eds30
9:35 PM - 6 May 2016 City Hall, United Kingdom
Khan is now widely seen as the most powerful Muslim in Britain, with a budget of 17 billion to spend on the capital for policing, transport, planning and the environment.
The son of a bus driver has pledged to support businesses in London and change planning rules to help increase the number of affordable homes.
Tory MP Mark Field criticized the Goldsmith campaign in an interview with the BBC, stating: In many ways with Zac, it felt slightly ill at ease to be putting the boot in.
Supporters of Khan have already begun tweeting congratulations to the new mayor.
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Max Keiser ?@maxkeiser.@SadiqKhan welcome to the neighborhood! From the@KeiserReport
9:07 PM - 6 May 2016 Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Wajahat Ali ??@WajahatAliZac Goldsmith runs a sleazy, shameless, anti-Muslim campaign against Sadiq Khan - and loses. Good lesson for future Conservative politicans.
8:20 PM - 6 May 2016
Mehdi Hasan ??@mehdirhasanHistoric victory for @SadiqKhan. Becomes only the 3rd person to be directly-elected mayor of London, perhaps the greatest city in the world.
8:47 PM - 6 May 2016
Nazrana Yousufzai ?@NazranaYusufzaiCongratulations to #SadiqKhan ... History in making.
8:46 PM - 6 May 2016
Labour MPs also praised Khan for his new role.
Glenis Willmott MEP ??@GlenisWillmottCongratulations @SadiqKhan , London Mayor, well deserved victory.
9:41 PM - 6 May 2016
Angela Eagle ??@angelaeagleA fantastic achievement for @SadiqKhan - very well done mate! https://twitter.com/lbcbreaking/status/728625254130692096
9:20 PM - 6 May 2016
Meanwhile critics of Zac Goldsmith and his campaign are calling for him to resign as MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston.
Sunny Hundal ?@sunny_hundalTime for @ZacGoldsmith to resign from Kingston as MP and rethink his approach to politics. Threw away goodwill for racism and desire to win
8:48 PM - 6 May 2016
Martyn Neads ?@RevNeadsLooking forward to Zac Goldsmith failing to become London Mayor. Let's now have a 3rd runway at Heathrow to get him to resign as an MP
4:13 PM - 6 May 2016
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