Politicians line up at Deras ahead of Punjab election
The Hindu
Deras wield considerable influence in a majority of seats
As the election to the 2022 Punjab Assembly draws closer, politicians cutting across party lines are making a beeline for the different Deras in the State, yet again bringing their importance to the centre stage.
In the recent days, several leaders of all key political parties have been visiting the Deras to seek ‘blessings’ and garner support and vote of the followers. Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi visited Dera Sachkhand at Ballan village in Jalandhar. Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Punjab in-charge Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also paid a visit.
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