No exaggeration in referring to an Indian as a 'Hindu' abroad:

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Aug 29 2014 | 4:05 PM IST
Union Minister Kalraj Mishra today said there is no exaggeration if a person living in "Hindustan" is referred to as a "Hindu" abroad.
"There is no exaggeration if a person living in Hindustan is referred to as a Hindu abroad...A person going out is called a Hindu Muslim or Hindu Christian meaning a person living in Hindustan," Mishra told PTI.
Elaborating on this, Mishra cited the High Courts and Supreme Court, which in their judgements, "have mentioned about the 2000-year-old ancient quotes and said that Hinduism is a way of life...A philosophy."
"Hinduism is a nationality ...It does not discriminate on caste and biradari (community) and if anyone levels any charges, they need to study more," Mishra said.
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First Published: Aug 29 2014 | 4:05 PM IST

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