Ram Rahim Gets Temporary Jail Release Amid Dera-Panthic Tensions in Punjab

Convicted rape and murder convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted another temporary release from jail, reigniting political tensions in Punjab. The Dera Sacha Sauda chief's parole comes at a politically sensitive time, given the sect's significant influence across the state. The Dera commands a large following especially in Punjab's Malwa region, where it is believed to sway voters across multiple Assembly constituencies. The release is expected to intensify the longstanding rivalry between Dera supporters and Panthic (Sikh orthodox) political groups in the state.
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