{
  "id": 3405342,
  "title": "Mamdani opposes RSS chief's New York rally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/mamdani-opposes-rss-chiefs-new-york-rally",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:04:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/i-dont-support-the-rally-zohran-mamdani-opposes-rss-chief-bhagwats-new-york-event/articleshow/133527410.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed his opposition to a planned rally at Madison Square Garden, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address Indian diaspora members. Mamdani stated that while he does not support the event, he is uncertain if the city possesses the legal authority to cancel a private gathering. This is the first time an Indian-origin mayor in New York's history is making such a statement. Mamdani emphasized his belief in a pluralistic and secular India, contrasting it with the exclusionary vision of the rally organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Several interfaith and civil rights organizations criticized Bhagwat's appearance at the event, urging Madison Square Garden to cancel it.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "New York business group sues Mamdani over city-owned grocery stores plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/new-york-business-group-sues-mamdani-over-city-owned-grocery-stores",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:48:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Activists urge Mamdani to cancel Hindu nationalist event in New York City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/activists-urge-mamdani-to-cancel-hindu-nationalist-event-in-new-york",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:16:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "'In deep opposition to, but...': Zohran Mamdani on Mohan Bhagwat’s upcoming RSS rally in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/in-deep-opposition-to-but-zohran-mamdani-on-mohan-bhagwats-upcoming",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:04:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Mamdani says he opposes RSS rally in New York, but unsure of any jurisdiction to cancel it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/mamdani-says-he-opposes-rss-rally-in-new-york-but-unsure-of-any",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:29:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}