Wise Words Abroad, Silence at Home: Sibal Slams Bhagwat
- Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for praising India's unity in diversity in a speech in New York but remaining silent on diversity issues at home.
- Bhagwat addressed over 6,000 members of the Indian-American community at Madison Square Garden, emphasizing that unity in diversity is part of Bharat's DNA and must be celebrated and respected.
- Sibal accused Bhagwat of double standards, stating that he talks about diversity abroad but does not address incidents like lynching or criticize the government in India.
- Sibal questioned Bhagwat's commitment to diversity domestically, contrasting his overseas praise with his lack of public stance on issues like the Ram temple inauguration.
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Was it Rahul's speech: Sibal's dig at RSS chief
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized Mohan Bhagwat's recent comments on diversity. Sibal questioned Bhagwat's stance on accepting diversity abroad while not tolerating it at home. He accused the Sangh chief of exhibiting double-speak regarding his views on people born in India. Sibal stated this reflects the reality of Hindutva and the ongoing struggle since 2014.
<p style="text-align: justify;">Rajya Sabha MP and senior Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal on Sunday (August 30, 2026) targeted Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his speech in New York, USA. He said that when RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that India has feelings for each other and feels it, what was he trying to say? I was wondering whether Mohan Bhagwat was saying this or Rahul Gandhi was saying this, because Rahul Gan…
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi have strongly opposed the statement given by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding diversity in America.
'Was it Rahul's speech or of Bhagwat's': Sibal takes dig at RSS chief on remarks in US
New Delhi, Aug 30 (PTI) Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday took a swipe at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his remarks on diversity in the US, saying he was left wondering whether it was Congress leader Rahul Gandhi or the Sangh chief speaking, and accused Bhagwat of taking a different stand when abroad. […]
Was it Rahul’s speech or of Bhagwat’s: Sibal hits out at RSS chief on diversity remarks in US - The Tribune
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday took a swipe at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his remarks on diversity in the US, saying he was left wondering whether it was Congress leader Rahul Gandhi or the Sangh chief speaking, and accused Bhagwat of taking a different stand when abroad.
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