Why is India’s nationalist RSS holding an event in New York?

Author: Ava WarrinerrPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: India

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Why is India’s nationalist RSS holding an event in New York?

The head of the controversial RSS, a Hindu nationalist movement from India, is set to speak in New York despite calls for his visa to be revoked. This event raises questions about why the RSS is trying to expand its influence in the United States. Al Jazeera explores the situation.

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