A senior leader of India’s Hindu nationalist movement is set to address an audience in New York amid growing controversy, as human rights organizations have condemned his visit over concerns about rising religious tensions and restrictions on civil liberties in his home country. Critics argue his presence risks legitimizing policies they say undermine minority rights, while supporters frame the appearance as an opportunity to discuss cultural and political perspectives. The event has sparked diplomatic and advocacy debates, with activists planning demonstrations to voice opposition. The visit underscores broader tensions between free speech and human rights concerns in global political discourse.
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
