In the midst of the ongoing controversy surrounding BJP MP Anurag Thakur's alleged remarks on Rahul Gandhi's caste, the RSS-affiliated Panchjanya has released an editorial justifying the caste system in India. The editorial claims that the caste system has been a unifying factor in Indian society and was targeted by invaders such as the Mughals and British in their attempts to divide and rule. This justification comes at a time when the RSS has been trying to distance itself from anti-reservation sentiments and has been campaigning against caste discrimination. The editorial has sparked backlash from critics who see it as an endorsement of the discriminatory caste system.