Mohan Bhagwat In NYC: Mamdani Calls RSS Ideology ‘Exclusionary’ | Political Row Erupts | News18

A major political debate has erupted in New York City over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s scheduled appearance at Madison Square Garden.NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly opposed the event, describing the RSS’s ideology as based on what he called an “exclusionary vision” and saying it conflicts with the pluralistic values he believes India should represent. At the same time, Mamdani acknowledged that the city may not have the legal authority to cancel a privately organised event.Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian-American community at the “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden on August 29, as part of the RSS’s centenary-year global outreach.The controversy has triggered protests and competing reactions within the Indian-American community. Supporters of the event say it represents Hindu cultural and spiritual outreach, while critics have raised concerns over the RSS’s ideology and its record on minority rights. The RSS rejects accusations that it promotes intolerance and describes itself as a cultural organisation focused on Hindu society and national unity. -News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE ????Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube