After US backlash, UK MP defends RSS chief's London visit: ‘Pleased to listen to his thoughts and ideas’
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has arrived in London for a tour, receiving support from British Hindu organizations despite criticism from US-based groups. Conservative MP Bob Blackman defended the visit, highlighting the organization's social work and community contributions.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the ongoing international debate regarding the RSS's ideology and its influence on the Indian diaspora.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in London on Thursday for the final leg of his three-nation tour. His UK visit follows stops in the US and Canada as part of the RSS’s global outreach programme marking its centenary. Bhagwat is expected to address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Britain over the weekend.Conservative British MP Bob Blackman said he was pleased to hear the RSS chief’s views on the organisation’s future. "Pleased to listen to the thoughts & ideas for the future of @RSSorg by RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat this evening," Blackman said in a post on X.This comes after Bhagwat faced backlash in the United States ahead of his August 29 event at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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