The RSS as the organisation is often criticised in the international media for its Hindutva stance and majoritarian views.

Bhagwat’s statement about disowning members for involvement in violence against minorities seems to be a face-saving exercise in this light.

If Bhagwat is serious about his statement, then many major BJP leaders may have to end their career as many BJP leaders have openly supported mob lynching in the past.

In 2018, BJP Union Minister Jayant Sinha garlanded 8 convicts of a lynching case.

BJP leader Sadhvi Prachi tried to enter the village of the accused in a lynching case. She was denied entry in the village. She continued to show her support by saying, “those who consume beef deserve to die”.