‘Stay vigilant’: Hindu group reminds Mamdani of ‘sworn duty’ ahead of RSS chief Bhagwat’s NYC event, issues advisory
The advisory was issued by the American non-profit advocacy and educational organisation, founded in September 2003 and based in Washington, DC.
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has issued a security advisory ahead of a major Hindu event in New York City, urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to "uphold his sworn duty" to protect all citizens, including attendees. The advisory was issued on August 28, 2023, in advance of the Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden, scheduled for August 29, 2023.
The event, organized by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD), marks the traditional observance of the Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan. HAF's advisory warned the community to "stay vigilant, remain situationally aware, and keep interactions civil," after previous attempts to disrupt and cancel the celebration. HAF also called on Mamdani to ensure everyone's safety and civil rights.
The criticism against the event stems from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which alleged a deteriorating religious freedom situation in India and called for sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials. Despite opposition from some, including Mayor Mamdani, the event is expected to proceed.
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