Mohan Bhagwat’s New York Visit Faces Opposition From Local Leaders
· World · Indian Express, Al Jazeera
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to visit New York this week, sparking significant opposition from local political figures and civil rights groups. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly opposed the event, citing concerns over the organisation's ideology. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has also urged the US government to deny Bhagwat diplomatic courtesies and consider sanctions against RSS members. Critics, including the Indian American Muslim Council and Hindus for Human Rights, have organised protests, including a mobile billboard campaign in Manhattan. The RSS has historically maintained a presence in the US to engage with the Indian diaspora, though this visit has drawn heightened scrutiny.
Why it matters
The visit highlights growing tensions within the Indian American community regarding the political influence of the RSS and its ideological alignment with the Indian government.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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