Baba Ram Rahim Parole News: Dera Chief Out on Parole for 20 Days
This morning, Baba Ram Rahim MSG reached his Barnava Ashram in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, on his 20-day parole. The Haryana government has imposed restrictions on the leave due to elections in the state.
The Haryana Chief Electoral Office recently received the Dera chief’s parole plea from the jail department for verification of the Model Code of Conduct. Replying to this, on September 30, Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal had said, “The Haryana government may consider his plea subject to the correctness of facts mentioned in the parole plea with respect to the model code of conduct for the elections.”
Restrictions while Granting Parole to Baba Ram Rahim:
The Haryana Government approved Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s 20-days parole plea. It put some restrictions due to the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections after 3 days.
- No stay in Haryana: Baba Ram Rahim has agreed to stay out of the state of Haryana throughout the parole duration due to election period which could be affected because of his large fan-following in the state, ensuring compliance with the guidelines set forth.
- No Public Speeches: Baba Ram Rahim will not deliver public speeches or make any statements that could influence public gatherings or events during the parole period.
- Refrain from Election-Related Activities: Baba Ram Rahim will not engage in any election-related activities during the period of his parole. This includes abstaining from participating in campaigns or endorsing any political figures or causes.
Different Sentiments on Baba Ram Rahim Parole:
Baba Ram Rahim’s parole news draws different reactions. His followers see him as a beacon of hope, spiritual leader, and humanitarian who embarked on many activities for the benefit of others. They view his release as a blessing. However, the parties that have been against him and are adversely affected by the legal battles see his parole as a matter of concern. Consequently, a division in public opinion persists.
FAQ’s:
- What is the difference between a parole and furlough?
Answer: Several reasons justify the granting of parole, including family and medical emergencies and attending important ceremonies. According to Haryana Good Conduct Prisoner Act, 2022, a parole can be granted for 70 days in a year.
Furlough is a leave without any reason, generally to maintain social ties and take rest. It can be granted for 20 days in a year.
- Why is Baba Ram Rahim given parole just before elections?
Answer: India has a complex and long electoral structure and procedure. Sunil Sangwan, the ex-jailer of Baba Ram Rahim has stated that it is just a misconception that Baba’s parole coincides with the election period. It is because there are elections in every 3 months in Haryana and its neighboring states. In that case, no one could ever get parole.
- Is Baba Ram Rahim given 5-star hotel treatment in Sunaria? What is his behaviour there?
Answer: According to an exclusive interview of Sunil Sangwan to Dainik Savera news channel, he said, “Baba is in jail inside jail”. Sangwan explained Dera chief’s behaviour as, “I liked Baba’s behaviour. He likes to live according to rules. He doesn’t demand any extra thing.”