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RSS Chief Urges Indian Diaspora Loyalty to Work Countries
Mohan Bhagwat spoke to Indian people living in the United States.
He said their “karma bhumi” means the country where they live and work.
Their “janma bhumi” means the country where they or their families come from.
He said people should be loyal to the country where they live.
He also said they can help India when they are able, but this is not required.
Bhagwat spoke about India and America being united despite having many different cultures.
The event included music, dance, and messages from different religious communities.
He encouraged people to support one another and make small changes for a more sustainable life.
Mohan Bhagwat urged the Indian diaspora to fulfil duties toward both their “karma bhumi” and “janma bhumi.”
He said Indians living in America should remain loyal and true to the United States, where they live and work.
The RSS chief highlighted India’s ethos of unity in diversity and said diversity should be celebrated, respected, and accepted.
More than 6,000 Indian-American community members and interfaith leaders attended the Universal Oneness Celebration in New York.
The event included cultural performances, interfaith messages, diaspora meetings, and Bhagwat’s visit to the Bhakti Centre.
- Who
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed members of the Indian-American community, interfaith leaders, business executives, and community leaders.
- What
- He urged the Indian diaspora to fulfil responsibilities toward both their place of work and their country of birth, while promoting unity in diversity.
- Where
- The Universal Oneness Celebration was held at Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theatre in New York.
- When
- August 30, 2026; the PTI report described the address as taking place on Saturday.
- Why
- Bhagwat said balancing responsibilities, respecting diversity, and supporting others could help a world facing multiple challenges.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
- Event
- Universal Oneness Celebration
- Organizer
- American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theatre, New York
- Attendance
- More than 6,000 Indian-American community members and interfaith leaders
- Main message
- Remain loyal to the country where one lives and works while retaining a connection to one’s country of birth
- Additional themes
- Unity in diversity, community support, sustainability, and the message of Raksha Bandhan
Quotes
Mohan Bhagwat
Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
“What is our duty? We are in America. We live in America. We earn in America… and we should behave true to America. (People from Bharat) have a duty to their karmabhoomi. They must fulfill that. They should be loyal to their karmabhoomi, because Bharat is their janmabhoomi. If they have the urge to do something, they can do that after fulfilling their duty to their karmabhoomi. It is not prohibited, but it is not obligatory. Your janmabhoomi expects you to live the values it has imparted to you.”
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“Bharat is there to realise and, from time to time, to make the world realise this unity in diversity. We are one, and due to diversity, that oneness is decorated. So, diversity has to be celebrated, respected, (and) accepted. And at the same time, we must keep in mind this feeling of oneness. It is a very real feeling.”
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