'In deep opposition to, but...': Zohran Mamdani on Mohan Bhagwat’s upcoming RSS rally in New York
Zohran Mamdani stressed his opposition to the rally but pointed out that the city’s government likely did not have the jurisdiction to cancel a private event.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City expressed deep concern over the upcoming RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) rally in Manhattan, scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden. The rally, led by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, was met with criticism from the mayor, who deemed it "incredibly troubling" due to its exclusionary vision.
Mamdani, the city's first Indian-American mayor, emphasized that his vision for India was one of pluralism and secularism, deeply rooted in his family's values. He stressed that while he opposed the rally, the city government likely lacked the authority to cancel a private event. Some progressive activists and political figures urged Mamdani to cancel the rally, arguing that it undermined India's pluralistic values and the rights of marginalized communities, both in India and internationally.
The RSS chief's visit, including stops in Canada and the UK, was part of the organization's centenary celebrations.
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