Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Hindu American Leaders Welcome Bhagwat Message in Wall Street Journal
A newspaper published a large advertisement featuring Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
The advertisement shared part of a speech he gave in New York.
His message said people should celebrate and respect both unity and differences.
It also presented the idea that the world is one family.
The speech was given at an event called the Universal Oneness Celebration.
Organisers said thousands of delegates from many groups and US cities attended.
Some Hindu American leaders said the advertisement made them proud of their heritage.
They also said the Hindu community should work with other communities for the good of everyone.
A full-page paid advertisement featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared in The Wall Street Journal’s September 3 edition.
The advertisement quoted Bhagwat promoting unity, diversity, and the Indian idea that “the world is one family.”
It highlighted an August 29 Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Organisers said 5,000 delegates from 250 organisations and 853 cities across 39 US states attended the event.
Hindu American leaders Ramesh Bhutada and Sudesh Agrawal welcomed the advertisement and its call for inter-community cooperation.
- Who
- Mohan Bhagwat, Hindu American leaders, RSS Friends, and delegates from Hindu community organisations.
- What
- A full-page Wall Street Journal advertisement presented Bhagwat’s message about unity, diversity, and cooperation.
- When
- The advertisement appeared in the newspaper’s September 3 edition; Bhagwat’s quoted address was delivered on August 29.
- Where
- The advertisement appeared in The Wall Street Journal, while the referenced event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Why
- RSS Friends paid for the advertisement to share the Universal Oneness message and Indian civilisational idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
- Advertisement
- Full-page paid advertisement in The Wall Street Journal
- Newspaper edition
- September 3 edition, Page A5
- Featured speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
- Event
- Universal Oneness Celebration
- Event date and venue
- August 29 at Madison Square Garden, New York
- Attendance claimed
- 5,000 delegates representing 250 organisations from 853 cities across 39 US states
- Advertiser
- RSS Friends