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US body opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s visit this month, seeks sanctions on RSS members over religious freedom
USCIRF stated that the US government should focus on imposing sanctions on RSS members found guilty of violating religious freedoms.
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- Why it matters
- A US government body is calling for targeted sanctions against members of an Indian political organisation, which could affect bilateral relations if the US government acts on the recommendation.
- Most affected
- RSS members potentially designated or sanctioned by the US — Risk of US sanctions if government adopts the commission's recommendation.
- Likely next
- Whether the US government formally responds to or acts on the commission's sanctions recommendation.