New Delhi: The fresh parole application from controversial self-styled godman and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was accepted by the Election Commission on several conditions. Though the news assumes significance as it is coinciding with the Haryana Assembly polls to be held on October 5, the parole conditions says that Ram Rahim cannot enter Haryana or participate in any poll related activities.
Ram Rahim is reported to have submitted a new application for a 20-day parole, which was approved by the Chief Election Officer.
EC has washed its hands off parole of convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim and asked Haryana Govt to do as it deems fit.
So it’s all clear for ‘mushqil waqt Commando sakht’ in the Haryana Polls it seems. pic.twitter.com/950HZ4ZTz2— Man Aman Singh Chhina (@manaman_chhina) September 30, 2024
चुनाव आयोग ने गुरमीत राम रहीम की पैरोल की याचिका को शर्तों के साथ दी मंजूरी
◆ गुरमीत राम रहीम कल जेल से बाहर आ सकता है
◆ पैरोल के वक्त के दौरान राम रहीम के हरियाणा में दाखिल होने पर रोक रहेगी
Gurmeet Ram Rahim | #GurmeetRamRahimpic.twitter.com/L5vK6jzqhz— News24 (@news24tvchannel) September 30, 2024
Ram Rahim had returned to Sunaria jail in Rohtak district on September 2, following a 21-day furlough, which was his tenth since his incarceration in 2017.
Ram Rahim was out of jail for 1 day in the year 2020. In 2021, he was out for 2 days. In the year 2022, Ram Rahim was out of jail for 91 days on parole. This had raised eyebrows and questions. However, in the year 2023, Ram Rahim was out for 101 days and in the year 2024 he has so far been out of jail for 71 days.
This means that Ram Rahim has spent 266 days out of jail in four years on parole and furlough. This has led to several questions if the Baba was been accorded 'VIP' treatment when it came to grant of paroles and furlough.
Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Requests 20-day Parole With Haryana Elections Around The Corner
The Dera Sacha Sauda sect is based in Sirsa and is led by Ram Rahim. He commands a substantial following in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Dera had publicly declared support for the BJP.