SAD(D) urges Sikhs to not vote for candidates seeking support from Dera

Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) president Paramjit Singh Sarna said that Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was lodged in jail for heinous crimes and was allegedly responsible for sacrilege. 

NEW DELHI: The Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) has appealed to Sikh voters to not vote for the candidates of the political parties who have gone to meet Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, currently on furlough, seeking Dera followers support during the assembly elections.

While talking to media persons on Wednesday, SAD(D) president Paramjit Singh Sarna said Gurmeet Ram Rahim was lodged in jail for heinous crimes and was allegedly responsible for sacrilege. 

“I wonder why the leaders of political parties are beelining to meet him and I appeal to Sikhs to not vote for such candidates who were seeking electoral support from a person guilty of sacrilege,” said Sarna.