20-day parole request for convicted rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh ahead of Haryana elections.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has requested a 20-day parole ahead of Haryana's assembly elections on October 5. The state government forwarded his request to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), who is seeking justification for his release during the election period due to the model code of conduct. Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for rape, has previously been granted multiple paroles, raising concerns about potential electoral influence.

September 29, 2024
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