The Indian government officially rejected a recommendation by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to impose sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), labeling the body as biased.
The USCIRF had urged the US government to deny diplomatic courtesies to RSS leaders, citing concerns over religious freedom, a move New Delhi dismissed as lacking any factual credibility.
This diplomatic friction occurs as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat prepares for a centenary-year outreach tour across the US, Canada, and the UK, signaling India's intent to maintain its global engagement despite external criticism.