NYC Mayor Mamdani opposes RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square event
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced his opposition to an upcoming event organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at Madison Square Garden. The event, which features RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing Indian diaspora members on August 29, has sparked controversy. While Mamdani acknowledges not supporting the rally, he remains uncertain whether the city possesses the authority to cancel a private event.
The mayor, being the first Indian American to hold the position in his city's history, emphasizes his commitment to a pluralistic society and a secular republic. He expresses deep concern over the rise of a movement that promotes exclusion, and opposes the event both as an Indian-American and as the mayor of a city that values inclusivity for all individuals, regardless of their background.
Multiple interfaith and civil rights organizations have joined Mamdani in condemning the event, urging Madison Square Garden to cancel it.
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