Controversial Parole for Ram Rahim Approved Amid Haryana Polls

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief's parole comes with stringent conditions to avoid influencing the upcoming election.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for rape, has been granted a 20-day parole by the Election Commission.
The parole coincides with the Haryana Assembly elections on October 5, raising concerns about potential influence on voters.
Conditions of the parole include that Singh cannot enter Haryana or engage in any political activities, including via social media.
The Haryana Congress and civil society activists have criticized the timing, citing past instances where Singh's paroles coincided with elections.
Singh plans to stay in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, during the parole, citing his father's death anniversary as the reason for the request.