RSS Chief Bhagwat Stresses Unity in Diversity at New York Event

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a large gathering at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, August 29, 2026, emphasizing that "unity in diversity" is fundamental to India's identity and that the nation's destiny is to demonstrate this principle to the world. Speaking at the Universal Oneness Celebration, Bhagwat contrasted the concept of pluralism often associated with the United States with India's intrinsic ethos. "I have come here from Nagpur in Bharat to share with you today's joy and today's spirit. When we say United States of America, one word is often discussed frequently. That is pluralism.