X account of outfit organising RSS event in US suspended ahead of Bhagwat's address
The X account for an organization hosting an RSS event featuring Mohan Bhagwat in New York was suspended, sparking controversy. Local officials and activist groups have expressed opposition to the event, citing concerns over the organization's ideology.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of international political tensions, social media moderation, and the influence of diaspora politics in the United States.
The X (formerly Twitter) account of the organisation hosting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's event at New York's Madison Square Garden has been suspended days before the event.The American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) was listed as “unavailable” on X under the handle @AheadForum1. The account was suspended ahead of Bhagwat's scheduled address at the Universal Oneness Celebration at the Infosys Theatre at Madison Square Garden on August 29.The programme is expected to draw around 5,000 Indian Americans as part of the RSS's global outreach during its centenary year.
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