Indian-American investor hails Bhagwat’s faith in youth
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to New York has sparked conversations about India’s younger generation, the country’s future and the importance of stronger ties between India and the United States. His three-day American visit is part of the organization’s global outreach initiatives marking its centenary year.
One of the key discussions took place during a roundtable attended by business executives and leaders from several industries. Indian-American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani said she was particularly struck by Bhagwat’s confidence in India’s youth and their potential to influence the country’s direction.
Motwani described the RSS chief as someone who places considerable faith in young Indians and believes they have the ability to bring meaningful change. Following the meeting, she said she felt increasingly optimistic about the role India’s younger population could play in shaping the nation’s social and economic future.
The conversation extended beyond demographics and youth development. Participants raised questions involving technology, telecommunications, space, clean energy and quantum computing, bringing together perspectives from sectors that are increasingly important to India’s economic ambitions.
The meeting also touched on the broader relationship between India and the United States. According to Motwani, Bhagwat expressed support for closer connections between the two countries, with particular emphasis on people-to-people relationships and efforts to build bridges between communities.
For Indian-American entrepreneurs, investors and professionals, discussions of this kind provide a platform for examining how developments in India can connect with the broader American technology and business environment. The growing interaction between the two countries spans innovation, investment, energy and emerging technologies.
Bhagwat’s New York schedule also includes an appearance at the Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden on August 29. Organizers expect approximately 6,000 attendees representing the Indian diaspora and other communities.
The gathering is being organized by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue and is expected to feature cultural performances and speeches centered on universal oneness. The program will bring together hundreds of Hindu, cultural, spiritual, service and community organizations from across the United States.
The event’s theme draws from the Hindu concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” commonly translated as “the world is one family.”
Bhagwat’s New York visit consequently places two themes at the center of attention: confidence in India’s youth as a force for future change and stronger connections between India and the Indian diaspora in the United States.
