Protesters denounce Hindu nationalist leader Bhagwat during NY City visit
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in New York City on Saturday to protest a speech by Mohan Bhagwat, the head of India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a far-right organization, and condemned its policies of promoting Hindu nationalism and the ideology of Hindutva. A mix of Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and unprivileged-caste groups joined civil rights organizations outside […]
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticized the BJP for disregarding the advice of its mentor, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, regarding the treatment of Gen Z protesters. Bhagwat had previously stated that Gen Z protesters should not be labeled as anti-national, yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the term 'Dimaagi Naxal' instead. Dipke accused the BJP of failing to heed Bhagwat's message of inclusivity.
He announced a planned protest in New Delhi on September 5, where protesters would march from India Gate to the police headquarters. The protest was being revived due to two demands: the withdrawal of FIRs against protesting students and compensation for families of those who died by suicide after NEET paper leaks. Despite efforts to engage with the government, no resolution has been reached, leading Dipke to believe the government is deliberately adopting delaying tactics.
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