Oneness or Hindu supremacy? RSS chief Bhagwat’s secretive New York hosts
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is facing opposition from activists and human rights groups ahead of his scheduled appearance at a 'Universal Oneness' event in New York. Critics argue that the RSS, a Hindu majoritarian organization, promotes exclusionary ideologies that contradict the event's theme of unity.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing debate over the influence of Indian nationalist politics within the global Hindu diaspora.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at an event in New York on Saturday.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses students during the India International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) 15th Anniversary Championship Conference in Mumbai, India, on August 6, 2026 [File: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters] By Priyanka Shankar Published On 28 Aug 2026 28 Aug 2026 A visit by India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat to the United States this week is being opposed by many activists, politicians and human rights groups in New York.
Bhagwat is scheduled to speak on Saturday at an event called the “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden in New York, and is expected to draw more than 5,000 attendees, including multifaith leaders.
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