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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Mohan Bhagwat Appears on Times Square Billboard Ahead of Madison Square Garden Event Amid Boycott Calls
Images of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has been displayed on prominent Times Square billboard on Friday. This is interesting as he is supposed to address to Indian diaspora at Madison Square Garden. Mohan Bhagwat is currently on US visit
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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