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Mohan Bhagwat's US, UK, Canada Tour to Counter India Propaganda
Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the RSS, plans to visit the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
RSS leaders say the trip will explain their views about India, Hindus and the RSS.
They also want to correct what they describe as misunderstandings and propaganda.
Bhagwat will attend events in New York, Toronto and London.
The RSS says he will share the idea that the whole world is one family.
He will also discuss the interests of Hindus and people of Indian origin living in those countries.
The announcement came after a large RSS meeting near Visakhapatnam.
At that meeting, members also discussed disaster relief, skills training, the environment, families and artificial intelligence.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is expected to visit the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom during the organisation’s centenary year.
RSS Joint General Secretary C.R. Mukund said the tour aims to address misconceptions and propaganda about India, Hindus and the RSS.
Bhagwat is scheduled to attend a “Universal Oneness” program in New York and community leadership events in Toronto and London.
The RSS said the visit will promote “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and support dialogue on the interests of Hindus and people of Indian origin abroad.
An RSS coordination meeting also reviewed disaster relief, skill training, environmental conservation, family values and the social impact of artificial intelligence.
- Who
- Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, with the tour described by RSS Joint General Secretary C.R. Mukund.
- What
- A proposed three-country outreach tour intended to address misconceptions about India, Hindus and the RSS and promote global dialogue.
- Where
- The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including New York, Toronto and London.
- When
- The visit is proposed during the RSS’s centenary year; the articles do not provide dates.
- Why
- To present what the RSS calls a factual and positive perspective, promote “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” and discuss the interests and rights of Hindus and people of Indian origin abroad.
Key facts
- Organisation
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Proposed visitor
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
- Countries
- United States, Canada and United Kingdom
- Planned events
- “Universal Oneness” program in New York and community leadership events in Toronto and London
- Meeting location
- Gudilova near Visakhapatnam
- Meeting attendance
- 306 of 326 invited delegates participated, including 49 women
- Skill training
- More than 41,000 people received training this year through Laghu Udyog Bharati micro-industry skill centres
Quotes
C.R. Mukund
RSS Joint General Secretary who explained the objectives of Mohan Bhagwat’s proposed overseas visit
“The third objective is to foster dialogue with mainstream societies in various countries regarding the interests and rights of Hindus and people of Indian origin residing there.”
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