Religious figures from several faiths claim they were misled into attending a conference linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization. The event, promoted as a “unity” gathering, reportedly attracted a diverse group of clergy who later discovered the agenda was heavily influenced by RSS ideology. Leaders expressed concern that their participation could inadvertently lend credibility to the group’s political objectives, sparking debate about the intersection of faith and nationalist politics in India. The incident highlights growing tensions as secular and minority communities scrutinize the role of RSS in public life.
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
