'Hindu' word originates from Persian language, has 'vulgar' meaning, says Satish Laxmanrao Jarkiholi; BJP attacks Karnataka Congress leader
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Karnataka Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi triggered a controversy with his remarks on the origin of the term 'Hindu'. The congress leader said the term is derived from a Persian word which has a vulgar meaning. After his video went viral on social media, the BJP launched a scathing attack on him whereas the congress party distanced itself from his statement calling it ‘careless’.