Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests and calls for sanctions ahead of New York City speech

An event Saturday in New York City, featuring the head of a Hindu nationalist group instrumental in putting India's ruling party in power, is being met with protests, a denunciation from the city's mayor and a call for sanctions from a U.S. panel on religious freedom.
Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests and calls for sanctions ahead of New York City speech

An upcoming event in New York City, headlined by the leader of a Hindu nationalist group crucial to India’s ruling party, is facing significant opposition. Protests are planned, the city’s mayor has denounced the event, and a U.S. religious freedom panel is calling for sanctions.

  • An event in New York City will feature the head of a Hindu nationalist group.
  • This group was instrumental in India’s ruling party gaining power.
  • The event is met with protests, condemnation from the mayor, and calls for sanctions from a U.S. religious freedom panel.
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