'RSS does not represent us': US-based Hindu group among 61 organisations protesting Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event
A coalition of 61 interfaith and secular organizations is protesting an upcoming event in New York featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Critics argue the organization's ideology does not represent them, while other groups have called for increased security for attendees.
Why it matters
The controversy reflects deep-seated tensions regarding political and religious ideologies within the Indian-American diaspora.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's event in New York on August 29 has run into controversies after New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks against the outfit. Many US-based Hindu organisations have also voiced their opposition of the event, Universal Oneness Celebrations, which is being held at the Madison Square Garden. The event is being organised by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) forum.One such organisation is Hindus for Human Right whose executive director Sunita Viswanath said that 61 interfaith and secular organisations have signed an open letter protesting Saturday’s event.
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