{
  "id": 3715847,
  "title": "Mohan Bhagwat's New York event organised in spirit of open dialogue, says RSS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/mohan-bhagwats-new-york-event-organised-in-spirit-of-open-dialogue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:27:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mohan-bhagwats-new-york-event-organised-in-spirit-of-open-dialogue-says-rss/article71395856.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event featuring its chief, Mohan Bhagwat, in New York was organized with the aim of fostering open dialogue and mutual respect, according to senior RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar. The remarks came in response to criticism from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani who opposed Bhagwat's participation in the Universal Oneness Celebrations at the Infosys Theater in Madison Square Garden. The Universal Oneness Celebration is an interfaith gathering where Bhagwat will engage with a diverse, multicultural, and multi-faith audience. The RSS national media and publicity head emphasized that the event reflects the inclusive and welcoming ethos of the Bharatiya tradition. Ambekar stated that the RSS is committed to engaging with varied communities across India and the world, fostering understanding and shared purpose. The RSS invites anyone interested in learning more about their vision and philosophy to participate in these open forums of dialogue. The event, scheduled for August 29, will see Bhagwat addressing a gathering of around 5,000 people at the iconic Madison Square Garden.",
  "summary": "The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has defended its chief Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming event in New York, saying it is organised in the spirit of open dialogue. The event, called the Universal Oneness Celebration, is set to take place at Madison Square Garden and has been met with opposition from several American interfaith and civil rights organisations.\n\nThe Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has issued a security advisory ahead of the event, urging New York City Mayor to protect all attendees. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has also opposed Bhagwat's visit, alleging that RSS members have perpetrated violent attacks against religious minorities in India. According to Hindustan Times, the USCIRF has called on the US government to consider sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials.\n\nBhagwat's visit to the US has been met with criticism, with some groups calling for his visa to be revoked. The RSS chief is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the event. The Hindu reported that several American interfaith and civil rights organisations have opposed his planned appearance at the Madison Square Garden event.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Mohan Bhagwat in New York: US rights body again opposes RSS chief's visit, seeks visa revocation, entry ban",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/mohan-bhagwat-in-new-york-us-rights-body-again-opposes-rss-chiefs",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:22:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Days before Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event, X suspends host AHEAD’s account",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/days-before-mohan-bhagwats-new-york-event-x-suspends-host-aheads",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:17:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "USCIRF Seeks Revocation Of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Visa As Protests Loom Over New York Event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/uscirf-seeks-revocation-of-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwats-visa-as-protests",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:38:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "X suspends account of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event organisers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/x-suspends-account-of-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwats-new-york-event",
        "published": "2026-08-27T12:45:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}