Protests erupt in New York over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's appearance

A group of demonstrators gathered outside a venue in New York City where a celebratory event was being held for Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The protest, organized by local activists and community groups, aimed to oppose the event, citing concerns over the RSS’s political influence and its perceived role in communal tensions in India. Participants held signs and chanted slogans, while police maintained order and allowed the ceremony to proceed.

The gathering drew attention to the broader debate over the RSS’s presence abroad, with critics arguing that the organization’s ideology conflicts with the values of pluralistic societies. Supporters of the event viewed it as a cultural celebration. The protest concluded without incident, and the ceremony for Bhagwat continued, underscoring the ongoing tensions surrounding the RSS’s international engagements.