The RSS has since distanced itself from not just the article but Panchjanya itself. While this is as disingenuous as the Shiv Sena distancing itself from Saamna and the CPM from People’s Democracy, this stance needs to be welcomed. It shows an acknowledgement of the fact that such views will not go down well even among RSS sympathisers and that the RSS cannot be seen to be associated with violent reactions. It shows a welcome bowing to public opinion. Whether this will lead to a drop in irresponsible utterances and actions by not just the RSS but other sangh parivar organisations remains to be seen.