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Mohan Bhagwat to speak at Madison Square Garden amid NYC political opposition

Mohan Bhagwat Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Madison Square Garden Zohran Mamdani Universal Oneness Celebration

Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is scheduled to speak at Madison Square Garden on August 29 during the ‘Universal Oneness Celebration’. The event, organized by the American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD Forum), is part of a global outreach tour marking the RSS's centenary year and is expected to draw approximately 5,000 attendees.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed opposition to the event, citing concerns over the RSS's exclusionary ideology and its impact on a pluralistic society. However, Mamdani noted that the municipal administration may lack the legal jurisdiction to cancel a privately organized gathering.

In response to the controversy, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) issued a safety advisory, urging attendees to remain vigilant and avoid confrontations with protesters. Meanwhile, the RSS has defended the event as an inclusive interfaith engagement designed to foster dialogue and mutual respect. Additionally, the social media platform X reportedly suspended the account of organizers associated with the event.

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AHEAD Forum · American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue · Indian American Muslim Council · Madison Square Garden · Mohan Bhagwat · New York City · Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh · Zohran Mamdani

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आरएसएस की विचारधारा जानना चाहते हैं तो मैडिसन स्क्वेयर के कार्यक्रम में शामिंल हों : सुनील आंबेकर [lagatar.in]
'I don't support the rally': Zohran Mamdani opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event - [millattimes.com]
'मोहन भागवत के कार्यक्रम का विरोध करता हूं. . . ', संघ प्रमुख के अमेरिकी इवेंट पर बोले न्यूयॉर्क मेयर जोहरान ममदानी [www.aajtak.in]
NYC: Mamdani Opposes Rally with Hindu Nationalist Leader [en.tempo.co]
“Can’t have it both ways”: BJP’s Nalin Kohli questions Mamdani’s stand on RSS chief’s NYC event [desitalkchicago.com]
'There is nothing that Mamdani can do': Singer Mary Millben says NYC mayor cannot cancel RSS chief's event - Public TV English [english.publictv.in]
अमेरिका में मोहन भागवत के कार्यक्रम से पहले बढ़ी हिंदू संगठनों की सक्रियता, सुरक्षा को लेकर अपील [www.jantakiawaz.org]
Mamdani declines call to halt Bhagwat’s MSG programme, cites limits on city powers [madhyamamonline.com]
मोहन भागवत के कार्यक्रम पर ममदानी का विरोध, मैरी मिलबेन ने दिया करारा जवाब [www.nayalook.com]
Mayor Mamdani Opposes NYC Event With Leader Of India’s Hindu Nationalist Group [sri.org.pk]
Inclusive interfaith engagement: RSS defends Mohan Bhagwat’s NY event [bhaskarlive.in]
X Suspends Account of Organisers of Mohan Bhagwat’s New York Event [www.dnpindia.in]
Mohan Bhagwat US visit: मोहन भागवत की अमेरिका यात्रा पर विवाद, इंडियन ओवरसीज कांग्रेस ने उठाए सवाल- controversy over mohan bhagwat us visit indian overseas congress raises questions - बिज़नेस स्टैंडर्ड [hindi.business-standard.com]
‘No Room for Bhagwat’: US Interfaith Groups Oppose RSS Chief’s Upcoming Madison Square Garden Speech. [hinduexistence.org]
मोहन भागवत के न्यूयॉर्क कार्यक्रम से पहले HAF की सुरक्षा एडवाइजरी, वीडियो में देंखे लोगों से सतर्क रहने की अपील [samacharnama.com]
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Opposes Planned Event For RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat At Madison Square [southasiandaily.com]
US-based ‘Hindu’ group asks community to be alert ahead of RSS chief’s event [thefederal.com]
NYC Mayor Mamdani opposes RSS chief Bhagwat's Madison Square event [www.dtnext.in]
Mamdani opposes Mohan Bhagwat event at Madison Square Garden [www.en.etemaaddaily.com]
نیویارک کے میئر ممدانی کا انتہا پسند ہندو رہنما کی تقریب کی مخالفت کا اعلان [www.express.pk]
ममदानी ने मैडिसन स्क्वायर गार्डन में भागवत के कार्यक्रम का विरोध किया [hindi.news18.com]
मोहन भागवत के कार्यक्रम पर अमेरिकी गायिका मैरी मिलबेन की नसीहत- अपनी मोदी-विरोधी बेवकूफियां अलग करो [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
मोहन भागवत के अमेरिका दौरे पर बवाल, US संसदीय आयोग ने उठाए सवाल, RSS को बैन करने की मांग [hindi.webdunia.com]
امریکی کمیشن کی انڈیا میں مذہبی آزادی کی صورت حال پر تشویش، آر ایس ایس پر پابندیوں کا مطالبہ [www.independenturdu.com]
What Zohran Mamdani Said About RSS Rally at Madison Square Garden Where Mohan Bhagwat Will Speak [www.latestly.com]
Hindu groups issue alert for RSS chief Bhagwat's New York event [www.mangalorean.com]
Mamdani Against Mohan Bhagwat Event At Madison Square Garden: 'Don't Support Rally' [news.abplive.com]
Elon Musk’s X suspends RSS event organiser account as Americans hit out at Mamdani [www.news9live.com]
Deora slams NYC Mayor's opposition to Mohan Bhagwat's event [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Singer Mary Millben slams Mamdani for opposing Bhagwat's NYC rally [www.newsbytesapp.com]
"I Also Stand Here As. . . . . ': What New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Said on RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Rally at Madison Square? [www.newsx.com]
Did ‘Misguided Opponents’ Block X Account Of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s New York Event Organisers? [odishabytes.com]
Mary Millben calls Zohran Mamdani ‘radical’, says he is on ‘wrong path’ [www.orissapost.com]
मोहन भागवत का न्यूयॉर्क दौरा: ममदानी को हिंदू संगठन ने दी ये नसीहत, कहा- अलर्ट रहें [www.prabhatkhabar.com]
Mamdani Opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s NYC Event, Says RSS Vision Clashes With Pluralist India [pragativadi.com]
'ममदानी की बातों में कुछ सच्चाई', सैम पित्रोदा ने आरएसएस पर टिप्पणी का क‍िया समर्थन [www.punjabkesari.com]
BJP leaders hit back at NYC Mayor Mamdani over RSS event remarks [www.sentinelassam.com]
Row deepens over Bhagwat's NY rally as X account briefly blocked [www.siasat.com]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'radical' on 'wrong path', says US singer Mary Millben (IANS Exclusive) [www.socialnews.xyz]
USCIRF Calls for Visa Revocation of Mohan Bhagwat During US Visit [thecsrjournal.in]
Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India’s Hindu nationalist group [thefrontierpost.com]
‘I don’t support rally’: Mamdani says NYC may not have jurisdiction to cancel RSS event [yespunjab.com]
Mamdani Says He Opposes RSS Rally in New York, but Unsure of Any Jurisdiction to Cancel It [www.deccanchronicle.com]
X suspends account of organisers of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's New York event [www.dnaindia.com]
Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India's Hindu nationalist group [freerepublic.com]
Mamdani says he opposes RSS rally in New York, but unsure of any jurisdiction to cancel it [gulfnews.com]
'Vision of India I was taught. . . ': Zohran Mamdani opposes to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming event at NYC [www.india.com]
US urged to revoke Indian RSS leader's visa ahead of NYC event [www.newarab.com]
Revoke RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s US visa, panel on religious freedom urges Trump government [scroll.in]
US religious freedom panel seeks to revoke Mohan Bhagwat's visa [www.thenewsminute.com]
Mohan Bhagwat vs Mamdani: New York Mayor Opposes RSS Chief's Madison Square Garden Rally [www.timesnownews.com]
Mamdani says he is powerless to stop New York rally by ‘troubling’ Hindu group [www.independent.co.uk]
The Trouble With Viral AI-Enhanced Images of the Bodies of Mayor Mamdani, Adam Sandler, and More [www.vanityfair.com]