Hindu American Foundation Reminds NYC Mayor of Safety Obligations
What Happened
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) issued a security advisory ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s “Universal Oneness Celebration” scheduled for August 29 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. HAF urged attendees to remain vigilant and called on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to “uphold his sworn duty” to protect all residents and event participants, citing attempts by some activists to disrupt or cancel the gathering.
Key Takeaways
The advisory comes amid a broader debate over Bhagwat’s visit, with some rights and interfaith groups opposing the event while organizers describe it as a celebration of community and interfaith unity. Mayor Mamdani has said he does not support the event but has questioned whether the city has legal authority to cancel a private gathering.