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RSS Extends Invitation for New York Event Amid Controversy, Report Says
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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A report indicates that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has sent out invitations for a gathering in New York despite facing controversy over the decision.
A media report has confirmed that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has extended invitations for a planned event in New York, even as the decision has sparked debate among observers.
The controversy stems from concerns that the gathering could attract criticism due to the organization’s polarising reputation in India, prompting some diaspora groups to question the appropriateness of holding the event abroad.
According to the report, RSS officials have defended the move, stating that the event aims to engage the Indian community overseas and promote cultural and ideological exchange, while no official comment was obtained from the organization at the time of writing.
The controversy stems from concerns that the gathering could attract criticism due to the organization’s polarising reputation in India, prompting some diaspora groups to question the appropriateness of holding the event abroad.
According to the report, RSS officials have defended the move, stating that the event aims to engage the Indian community overseas and promote cultural and ideological exchange, while no official comment was obtained from the organization at the time of writing.