Mohan Bhagwat billboard appears in Times Square ahead of RSS chief’s New York event
- On Saturday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in New York City to attend the 'Universal Oneness Celebration,' an event expecting 5,000 Hindu Americans and over 100 groups.
- Founded in 1925, the RSS promotes Hindutva ideas across Indian society, though human rights groups accuse it of fostering discrimination against Muslims and Christians, prompting USCIRF to recommend designating India a Country of Particular Concern.
- Critics question why the RSS spent $330,000 on Capitol Hill access while claiming to be an unregistered cultural body, and research identifies more than 2,500 associated organizations globally, including 113 affiliated groups operating within the U.S.
- Human rights groups called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke Bhagwat's U.S. visa, while USCIRF officials warned against extending diplomatic courtesies to the RSS leader during his visit.
- The visit highlights ongoing debates over the RSS's legal status, as critics including Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge demand the organization register under law to ensure transparency and accountability.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden event, although he said the city may not have the authority to cancel it. Bhagwat was scheduled to address 5,000 people at the event on August 29. BJP leader Ram Kadam and singer Mary Millben criticized Mamdani, while the RSS called it an event for open dialogue.
Mohan Bhagwat Featured on Times Square Billboard Ahead of New York Event | 📰 LatestLY
Visuals featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared on digital billboards at New York’s iconic Times Square on Friday. The display comes ahead of his scheduled address at the "Universal Oneness Celebrations" at Madison Square Garden. 📰 Mohan Bhagwat Featured on Times Square Billboard Ahead of New York Event .
How Zohran Mamdani ended up in a fight over Hindu nationalism
On Tuesday, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about an upcoming appearance by Mohan Bhagwat, a leader of a Hindu nationalist organization, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. “I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on canceling a private event,” he said at a press conference. […]
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The CSR JournalMohan Bhagwat's NYC Universal Oneness Event Faces Opposition From Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to address the Universal Oneness Celebration in New York City as part of the organization's centenary year global outreach. Ahead of the event, Bhagwat visited the ISKCON temple in New York City, where he met volunteers, attended a food distribution program, and emphasized that consciousness is the uniting factor amid global conflicts. The event, supported by over 200 Hindu American or…
US media pre-frames RSS Universal Oneness Celebration
NEW YORK, August 28: Something curious has been unfolding in New York this week. Dr Mohan Bhagwat has not yet delivered his keynote address at Madison Square Garden; that happens on August 29 afternoon. Yet anyone following the American and international coverage of his visit could be forgiven for feeling that much of the argument over what his presence here means has already taken place. I have been reading the reports as they have appeared thr…
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