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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to address audience at New York's Madison Square Garden
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:40 PM
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Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has been scheduled to speak at Madison Square Garden in New York, the same venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his first US address.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) announced that its chief, Mohan Bhagwat, will address a gathering at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event marks the first time the RSS leader is slated to speak at the iconic arena, which gained political prominence when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large audience there during his inaugural visit to the United States.
Organisers say Bhagwat’s talk will focus on the RSS’s vision for India’s socio‑cultural development and its perspective on Indo‑American relations. The venue, located in Manhattan, is expected to draw a diverse crowd that includes members of the Indian diaspora, American policymakers and scholars.
The scheduled appearance follows a series of high‑profile engagements by Indian leaders in the United States, underscoring the growing strategic and cultural ties between the two nations. While details of Bhagwat’s itinerary remain limited, officials have confirmed that security and protocol arrangements are being coordinated with both Indian and U.S. authorities.
Analysts note that Bhagwat’s presence at Madison Square Garden could reinforce the RSS’s outreach to overseas Indians and signal its continued relevance in shaping public discourse on national issues.
Organisers say Bhagwat’s talk will focus on the RSS’s vision for India’s socio‑cultural development and its perspective on Indo‑American relations. The venue, located in Manhattan, is expected to draw a diverse crowd that includes members of the Indian diaspora, American policymakers and scholars.
The scheduled appearance follows a series of high‑profile engagements by Indian leaders in the United States, underscoring the growing strategic and cultural ties between the two nations. While details of Bhagwat’s itinerary remain limited, officials have confirmed that security and protocol arrangements are being coordinated with both Indian and U.S. authorities.
Analysts note that Bhagwat’s presence at Madison Square Garden could reinforce the RSS’s outreach to overseas Indians and signal its continued relevance in shaping public discourse on national issues.