The RSS's New York Outreach: A Calculated Bid for Global Relevance Mohan Bhagwat's recent address at Madison Square Garden has sparked a mix of reactions, from praise by Hindu American groups to condemnation by civil rights organizations.
Beneath the surface, however, lies a more nuanced story of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) seeking to rebrand itself as a champion of inclusivity and social change.
The RSS's efforts to influence global opinion are nothing new.