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RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism
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RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism

Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is scheduled to speak in New York, prompting protests from human rights organizations. These groups are opposing his visit due to the RSS's association with Hindu nationalist ideology. Critics argue that the RSS promotes exclusionary policies that threaten religious freedom. The protests call for the revocation of Bhagwat's US visa, highlighting concerns over the influence of Hindu nationalism in international spaces.

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Al Jazeera English logoAl Jazeera EnglishState / PublicProgressive10 hr. ago
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism

Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is scheduled to speak in New York, prompting protests from human rights organizations. These groups are opposing his visit due to the RSS's association with Hindu nationalist ideology. Critics argue that the RSS promotes exclusionary policies that threaten religious freedom. The protests call for the revocation of Bhagwat's US visa, highlighting concerns over the influence of Hindu nationalism in international spaces.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the RSS's ideology as problematic and highlights criticism from human rights groups, suggesting a critical stance toward Hindu nationalism. This aligns with a left-leaning perspective that emphasizes inclusivity and critiques nationalist movements.

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