Ram Rahim's Latest Jail Exit To Fuel Dera-vs-Panthic Politics In Punjab

Tuesday, 25 August 2026Newsdesk

The timing of his release is significant because the Dera Sacha Sauda has a vast network of followers in Punjab, particularly in the Malwa region. The sect has historically been viewed as capable of influencing voters in several Assembly constituencies.

New Delhi 25 August 2026

As per news report of NDTV,Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a rape convict, has walked out on a 21-day furlough yet again from Rohtak's Sunaria jail. The latest release has immediately revived the political debate in Punjab over the influence of Dera Sacha Sauda, its electoral footprint and, more importantly, the contrasting treatment of Ram Rahim and Sikh prisoners who have spent years behind bars.

Source - NDTV