How Zohran Mamdani Ended Up in a Fight Over Hindu Nationalism Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, has found himself at the center of a controversy surrounding an upcoming event at Madison Square Garden featuring Mohan Bhagwat, a leader of the Indian organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The RSS is a Hindu nationalist group affiliated with India's ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and its influence extends far beyond the subcontinent.
The debate over Mamdani's stance on Bhagwat's visit highlights the complex web of relationships between Indian nationalism, diaspora communities, and the politics of identity in America.