On 31st August, Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district representative, Jim McGovern, published an X post amplifying a propaganda article authored by former USCIRF chairs Stephen Schneck and Nadine Maenza. Jim McGovern claimed that RSS contributed to making discrimination and violence against religious ‘minorities’ mainstream in India.
The letter to the Canadian government read, "Bhagwat's emphasis has always been social harmony, cultural identity, community service and engagement across communities."
All these entities, which unmistakably belong to the worldwide Islamo-leftist cabal, have tried to present their prejudice as a form of advocacy for human rights. Their actions are a result of a pathological animosity towards Hindus, which extends to the Hindu Prime Minister, Hindu organisations and their leaders.
Apoorvanand claimed every Hindu home has a potential murderer or rapist. He blamed Hindus, Hinduism, RSS, Hindu festivals and institutions for violence against Muslims and Christians.
Calling the report disturbing and off the mark, the group urged the US government to review its basis, criticised recurring negative portrayal of Indian institutions, and stressed need for objective, evidence based assessment.
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has published its annual report for the year 2026, wherein it recommended that the US government impose sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RA&W).
By invoking fascist-era imagery, stripping law-and-order actions of context, and framing Hindu civil society as inherently suspect, the NYT advances a fear-driven narrative that questions India’s democratic choices without directly acknowledging or contesting them.