NYC Meeting With RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Leaves Indian-American Investor Impressed By Youth

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has received praise from Indian-American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani following their meeting in New York, with Motwani describing him as a leader who has “unshakable confidence” in India's youth. She also said Bhagwat is a “true believer” in strong India-US relations. Bhagwat met industry leaders and business executives at a roundtable in New York during his three-day visit to the United States. The visit is part of the RSS's global outreach programme marking its centenary year. The organisation has been holding engagements with members of the Indian diaspora and prominent figures during the anniversary year.

Motwani said Bhagwat has a strong belief in the potential of young Indians. She described the RSS chief as having a “bias” towards Indian youth, indicating that he places significant confidence in their ability to shape India's future. Her comments came after the interaction in New York, where Bhagwat spoke with business and industry representatives. According to Motwani, Bhagwat's confidence in young Indians extends to his belief that they can help India overcome what she described as the remaining influence of colonial structures. She suggested that the RSS would play a role in encouraging the younger generation to contribute to India's development and shape the country's future direction.

Motwani also highlighted Bhagwat's views on India-US relations, describing him as a “true believer” in the partnership between the two countries. Her comments point to the importance placed on engagement with the Indian-American community and business leaders as part of the RSS's international outreach. Bhagwat's US visit comes as the RSS marks 100 years since its founding. The centenary-year programme has included outreach activities involving members of the Indian diaspora in different parts of the world. The organisation has sought to use the milestone to expand conversations about its ideas, its social work and India's cultural identity.

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The New York roundtable provided an opportunity for Bhagwat to interact directly with business executives and industry leaders. Such engagements form part of the broader outreach accompanying his US visit, allowing the RSS leadership to connect with professionals and members of the Indian-origin community outside India. Motwani's remarks also reflect the broader role played by Indian-American entrepreneurs and investors in discussions surrounding India's economic and strategic relationship with the United States. Her description of Bhagwat as supportive of bilateral ties underscores the significance she attaches to the relationship between the two countries.

The RSS chief's visit has taken place amid continued engagement between India and the United States across business, technology, investment and strategic affairs. Indian-American professionals and entrepreneurs remain an important bridge between the two countries, particularly in sectors involving technology, finance and innovation. For the RSS, the centenary year represents an opportunity to highlight its activities and engage with Indians and supporters overseas. Bhagwat's meetings with industry leaders in the US form part of this effort, while his comments and interactions are being closely followed by sections of the Indian diaspora.

Motwani's assessment of Bhagwat centred particularly on his confidence in young Indians and his support for India-US relations. Her description of the RSS chief as someone with an “unshakable confidence” in the country's youth adds to the messages emerging from his centenary-year international outreach. The visit is expected to include further interactions with members of the Indian-American community during Bhagwat's three-day US tour. The New York meeting has already drawn attention after Motwani publicly praised his approach to young Indians and described his commitment to India-US ties.

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