Gurugram: Religious leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has walked out of Sunaria jail in Rohtak on a 20-day parole, just days ahead of the Haryana assembly elections—a development, analysts say, may benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, while others remain skeptical about his influence on followers.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has specified three conditions for the parole of the rape and murder convict. According to these, he must not stay in Haryana and is prohibited from engaging in any political activities. He must also not engage in campaign activities on social media. The poll body has also said his parole would be cancelled if he violates the model code of conduct or any of the three conditions.
