Word ‘Hindu’ is Persian, has soiled that means: Karnataka Congress’ Satish Jarkiholi

By PTI

BELAGAVI: Stirring up controversy, Karnataka Congress Working President Satish Jarkiholi has claimed that the phrase ‘Hindu’ is Persian and has a really soiled that means.

He additionally stated that “a word and a religion from elsewhere is being forcefully imposed on people here”, and demanded that there needs to be a correct debate on this regard.

Reacting to its personal social gathering chief’s statements, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has termed it as deeply unlucky and rejected it “unequivocally”.

Jarkiholi stated, “They speak about Hindu Dharm, this that, where did the Hindu word come from? Is it ours? It is Persian. Persian is from Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. What is Bharat’s relationship with it? Then, how did Hindu become yours? There should be a debate on this.”

He stated, “Look at ‘Wikipedia’, where this word (Hindu) comes from? It is not yours. Then why are you placing it at such a high position? If you understand its meaning, you will be ashamed. The meaning of the word Hindu, is very dirty. I’m not saying this, Swamiji has said this, it’s on websites.”

“A religion and a word from somewhere else is being forcefully imposed on us, there should be a debate on this,” he additional added.

The MLA from Yamakanmardi was talking at Nippani within the district throughout an occasion organised by “Manav Bandhutva Vedike” on Sunday.

Responding to this, AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala stated “the statement attributed to Satish Jarkiholi is deeply unfortunate and deserves to be rejected. We condemn it unequivocally. Hinduism is a way of life and a civilisational reality. Congress built our nation to respect every religion, belief and faith. This is the essence of India,” he stated in a tweet.

BELAGAVI: Stirring up controversy, Karnataka Congress Working President Satish Jarkiholi has claimed that the phrase ‘Hindu’ is Persian and has a really soiled that means.

He additionally stated that “a word and a religion from elsewhere is being forcefully imposed on people here”, and demanded that there needs to be a correct debate on this regard.

Reacting to its personal social gathering chief’s statements, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has termed it as deeply unlucky and rejected it “unequivocally”.

Jarkiholi stated, “They speak about Hindu Dharm, this that, where did the Hindu word come from? Is it ours? It is Persian. Persian is from Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. What is Bharat’s relationship with it? Then, how did Hindu become yours? There should be a debate on this.”

He stated, “Look at ‘Wikipedia’, where this word (Hindu) comes from? It is not yours. Then why are you placing it at such a high position? If you understand its meaning, you will be ashamed. The meaning of the word Hindu, is very dirty. I’m not saying this, Swamiji has said this, it’s on websites.”

“A religion and a word from somewhere else is being forcefully imposed on us, there should be a debate on this,” he additional added.

The MLA from Yamakanmardi was talking at Nippani within the district throughout an occasion organised by “Manav Bandhutva Vedike” on Sunday.

Responding to this, AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala stated “the statement attributed to Satish Jarkiholi is deeply unfortunate and deserves to be rejected. We condemn it unequivocally. Hinduism is a way of life and a civilisational reality. Congress built our nation to respect every religion, belief and faith. This is the essence of India,” he stated in a tweet.