Muslim Council Leads Interfaith Protest Against RSS Chief at Madison Square Garden
It reports potential suppression of free speech and religious tolerance.
On August 25, 2026, the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) and allied organizations held a press conference in New York to protest an upcoming event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at Madison Square Garden on August 29. Protesters from various faiths urged Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani not to allow the venue, citing concerns over Hindu supremacist ideology and violence against minorities. Brad Lander, running for Congress, joined the protest, emphasizing interconnected community safety. Organizers described Mr. Bhagwat’s organization as promoting religious extremism and failing to address human rights issues in India. Mr. Bhagwat is part of a global outreach program aimed at engaging Indian diaspora communities and highlighting cultural traditions.
29 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Activists and the US Commission on International Religious Freedom condemn Mohan Bhagwat's visit to New York City, calling it a "goodwill tour" masking far-right politics and discrimination.
— NDTV
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat defended the organization's inclusivity and humanitarian work with Muslims, citing examples of aid provided during crises.
— NDTV
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the RSS, delivered a speech at Madison Square Garden emphasizing unity and diversity as fundamental to both India and the US.
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