Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly condemned protesters outside Madison Square Garden in New York for allegedly desecrating the Indian flag during RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address. Sharing a video on X, Rijiju warned against insulting the national flag, while the protest also saw pro-Khalistan slogans.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat will speak at New York’s Madison Square Garden, the iconic venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his US public debut in 2014. The arena has also hosted major political, sporting, religious and entertainment events.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s planned August 29 event at Madison Square Garden, while noting that the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel the private gathering, which has drawn criticism from civil rights groups
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s planned August 29 event at Madison Square Garden, while noting the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering. Interfaith and civil rights groups have opposed the event
