India's RSS Expands US Lobbying Amid USCIRF Report and Sanctions Calls

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•The USCIRF issued a report condemning India's handling of religious freedom issues.
•There have been calls for Magnitsky sanctions targeting Indian officials linked to alleged human rights abuses.
•The RSS is actively engaging with U.S. lawmakers and officials to address these concerns.
•Lobbying efforts are also extending beyond the U.S. to other influential countries.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the RSS successfully influences U.S. lawmakers to oppose Magnitsky sanctions India could avoid punitive measures, preserving its diplomatic ties and economic interests with the U.S.

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🏛Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh 🏛U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

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METRT WorldIndia's RSS lobbies in US and beyond amid damning USCIRF report and Magnitsky sanctions call

India's Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has intensified lobbying efforts in the United States and other countries following a critical report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and calls for Magnitsky sanctions. These developments could affect India's diplomatic relations and its image regarding religious freedom and human rights. The lobbying aims to counter negative perceptions and influence policy decisions in key international capitals.