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If Hindus Think Muslims Have No Place, They Cease to Be Hindu: Mohan Bhagwat in New York
The AHEAD Forum event is expected to draw more than 5,000 spectators as critics accuse the RSS of promoting exclusionary politics.
On Saturday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat delivers the keynote address at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the 'Universal Oneness Celebration' hosted by the AHEAD Forum.
Critics argue the event whitewashes the RSS's record of stoking violence against religious minorities, including India's Muslim, Christian, and Sikh populations, as the organization marks its centennial.
Elected officials, including New York City's Zohran Mamdani, have spoken out against the appearance, while protesters are expected to gather outside Madison Square Garden on Saturday to voice opposition.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom called for Bhagwat's visa to be revoked, though Madison Square Garden representatives stated venue management has limited authority to cancel private events.
Bhagwat's appearance launches an international centennial tour for the RSS, with upcoming events scheduled in Canada and the United Kingdom as the group expands its global outreach.
Mohan Bhagwat addressed the "One World, One Humanity" program in New York, USA. During the program, he explained that while worship practices may differ, the ultimate truth is humanity.