Saffron terror in India

Saffron terror is a controversial phrase that defines a different side of terrorism in India, allegedly inspired by Hardcore Hindu nationalism. The phrase "saffron terror" is a neologism which entered public debate in India following the the year  2008 western India bombings, like Malegaon  blast.(Maharastra), Mecca masjid blast (Hyderabad).

The Home Minister of India, P. Chidambaram first use  of "Saffron terror" on August 25, 2010 at a meeting of state police chiefs in New Delhi.

 This was the first time the word was "officially" used by the UPA government, though it is used also by other ministers of the UPA Government.

The term is indicating  for right wing religious fundamentalists in India, as per the Union Home Minister of India. Mr. P. Chidambaram and  U.P.A.government.