Karnataka Congress leader issues apology over 'Hindu-Persian roots' remark

Karnataka Congress working president Satish Jarkiholi has withdrawn his statement on the origin of the word Hindu.
He also issued an apology after facing massive backlash for his controversial statement that the word ‘Hindu’ is Persian and it has a “dirty" meaning.
However he stuck to his demand for an official inquiry into the origins of the term Hindu and the attempts to create confusion over his statement.
He also requested the CM to constitute a committee to conduct an inquiry into the conspiracy to defame him.

The BJP held protests in different parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, condemning state Congress Working President Satish Jarkiholi for his controversial statement that the word 'Hindu' is Persian and it has a "dirty" meaning.

The saffron party is also targeting the Congress on the issue, calling it "anti-Hindu", and has also demanded for his sacking by the opposition party.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai questioned Congress leader Siddaramaiah for being silent on the issue and demanded his comments on the row. Former CM B S Yediyurappa said Jarkiholi must issue an apology and if not, "people will teach a lesson".