In a letter despatched to Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Jarkiholi urged him to arrange an inquiry committee to probe those that “conspired to defame” him by “misinterpreting” his remarks made at an occasion in Chikkodi.
“The phrase ‘Hindu’ is derived from Persian. How did it come to India? The which means of the phrase Hindu may be very soiled,” Jarkiholi had stated on November 6.
Ok’taka |They make statements with half data to appease voters of 1 neighborhood&dream to get minority votes.That is anti-national&everybody ought to condemn it. Is Rahul Gandhi&Siddaramaiah’s silence endorsing Satish’s statements?:CM Bommai on Ok’taka Cong chief Satish Jarkiholi https://t.co/Cfq17AjP5Y pic.twitter.com/xo419Mi2j1
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“I stated that there have been many articles which stated that the phrase ‘Hindu’ had a foul which means and that it’s essential to be mentioned publicly. My speech was based mostly on Wikipedia, books, dictionaries and works of historians. Some vested pursuits have branded me anti-Hindu. There may be additionally a scientific ploy to defame me and injury my picture,” he stated within the letter, urging Bommai to probe those that created ruckus with out explaining the true image.
“One of many statements made at Nippani, which was twisted out of context, has stirred an argument. Furthermore, to make sure that there isn’t any false impression amongst individuals, I’m withdrawing the statements which have been made with an excellent intention. I additionally remorse the damage felt by individuals resulting from my assertion,” he stated.
Karnataka | BJP staff staged a protest in Belagavi towards Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Jarkiholi’s controversial assertion https://t.co/Cfq17AjP5Y pic.twitter.com/yQPOZUwTj9
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Whereas the Congress distanced itself from the remarks and condemned it, BJP lashed out on the former minister and demanded his ouster from the get together. The BJP staged protests in all district centres Wednesday, demanding motion towards Jarkiholi.