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Aug 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
US religious freedom panel urges sanctions on RSS members
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Asif Mahmood, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, urged the U.S. government to consider targeted sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials he says are complicit in religious freedom violations. He also called for revoking the visa issued to Mohan Bhagwat.
WHO: Asif Mahmood, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
WHAT: Urged the U.S. government to consider targeted sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials, and to revoke Mohan Bhagwat’s visa
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Mahmood urged action in response to alleged religious freedom violations involving RSS members and Indian officials, including Mohan Bhagwat’s visit.
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