NYC mayor opposes RSS chief’s Madison Square event
By The BriefBrief
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he opposes RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat holding an event at Madison Square. Mamdani framed his opposition around the vision of India he said his family taught him, describing it as pluralistic and a secular republic.
WHO:Zohran Mamdani
WHAT:Opposed an RSS chief’s planned event at Madison Square
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE:Madison Square, New York City, USA
WHY:He opposed the event, citing his family’s taught vision of India as pluralistic and a secular republic.
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