{
  "id": 4348076,
  "title": "'No Muslim In Bharat' Means I Will Not Remain A Hindu: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Stresses Unity, Diversity At New York Event | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/no-muslim-in-bharat-means-i-will-not-remain-a-hindu-rss-chief-mohan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/no-muslim-in-bharat-means-i-will-not-remain-a-hindu-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-stresses-unity-diversity-at-new-york-event-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at a major gathering in New York, argued that any Hindu believing Muslims should not exist in Bharat would no longer be considered Hindu, emphasizing unity and diversity as the nation's core identity. The remarks were made on August 29 during the 'Universal Oneness Celebration' at Madison Square Garden, organized by the American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum. The event attracted thousands of Indian-Americans and members from various faith and community organizations. Bhagwat, speaking about unity in diversity, stated that although different paths may exist, they ultimately converge towards a common goal and that differences should not diminish the unity of humanity. He reiterated that diversity is a natural principle that should be respected and protected rather than seen as a source of division. Bhagwat also highlighted Bharat's tradition of providing refuge to individuals from diverse faiths and communities. Describing unity in diversity as part of Bharat's DNA, he urged the Indian diaspora to maintain their duties towards their host country and Bharat, while positively contributing to their communities and the broader world. The event aimed to promote shared heritage, unity, civic responsibility, and global harmony, drawing participants from over 250 Hindu-American organizations.",
  "summary": "New York: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing a large gathering in New York, said that any Hindu who believes there should be no Muslims in Bharat would cease to be a Hindu, stressing that diversity and unity are central to the country’s identity. Bhagwat made the remarks on August 29 at the ‘Universal Oneness Celebration’ held at Madison Square Garden and organised…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat NYC event LIVE: Bhagwat set to speak at Madison Square Garden today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-nyc-event-live-bhagwat-set-to-speak-at",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:29:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Live: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says He Was Asked \"What About Muslims?\" His Reply",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/live-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-says-he-was-asked-what-about-muslims-his",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:05:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "‘A Hindu wanting Muslims to be ousted from India is not a Hindu’: Mohan Bhagwat in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/a-hindu-wanting-muslims-to-be-ousted-from-india-is-not-a-hindu-mohan",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:38:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}