India Condemns USCIRF for Urging Sanctions on RSS Ahead of Bhagwat’s US Visit
India condemned USCIRF, which urged sanctions against the RSS, calling it biased and agenda-driven. The External Affairs Ministry said USCIRF ignores India's pluralism and harmony among communities. USCIRF chair Asif Mahmood opposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit, urging sanctions on RSS members for alleged religious freedom violations. Bhagwat is scheduled to visit New York on August 29. HinduPACT criticized USCIRF for its stance against the RSS.
20 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
USCIRF Chair and Commissioner Call for Sanctions on RSS Before Bhagwat’s U.S. Visit
— NDTV
The USCIRF chair called for sanctions against the RSS, linking it to PM Modi and urging no diplomatic courtesies for its leaders, including Mohan Bhagwat.
22 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
India strongly criticized the USCIRF for its biased stance and calls for sanctions against the RSS, citing its disregard for India's pluralism.
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