RSS Chief's US Visit Sparks Controversy Over Hindu Nationalism
Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming rally in New York faces backlash from various community groups who fear it promotes exclusionary politics.
Protests planned against Bhagwat's appearance.
Critics label the event a 'goodwill tour' for Hindu nationalism.
Concerns over the impact on minority communities in India.
Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is set to speak at a rally in New York City, which has drawn significant criticism from various faith and advocacy groups. They argue that the event, framed as a celebration of 'Universal Oneness', is actually a facade for promoting Hindu nationalism and obscuring the RSS's history of violence and discrimination against minorities in India.
Activists, including Muslim community organizers, are planning protests outside Madison Square Garden, expressing skepticism about the event's claims of unity. They assert that the rally is an attempt to rehabilitate the image of the RSS, which has been linked to far-right politics and communal violence. The backlash reflects a growing coalition among diverse communities in the Indian diaspora who oppose the RSS's agenda and seek to challenge its influence abroad.
