The RSS has defended its upcoming ‘Universal Oneness Celebration’ in New York, featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling it an event rooted in “open dialogue and mutual respect.” The defence comes after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he opposes the August 29 event at Madison Square Garden, while acknowledging questions over the city administration’s authority to cancel it.

The mayor is being urged to cancel an event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and condemn the movement's rising presence in the US

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes RSS chief Bhagwat's Madison Square event, citing concerns over exclusionary ideologies.