Ram Rahim Granted 40-Day Parole: 15th Release Since 2020

Ram Rahim Granted 40-Day Parole: 15th Release Since 2020

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been granted a 40-day parole and is expected to walk out of Rohtak’s Sunaria jail on Monday, January 5, 2026. This marks his 15th temporary release in the last six years, a trend that continues to spark intense legal and ethical debate.

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1. Details of the Current Parole

The parole was approved by the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner to allow the sect leader to stay at the Dera headquarters in Sirsa.

• Duration: 40 days.

• Purpose: To attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Shah Satnam Ji Maharaj (the second Dera chief) on January 25.

• Total Time Out: Since 2020, Ram Rahim has spent over 366 days outside of prison through various paroles and furloughs.

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2. Summary of Convictions

Despite his frequent releases, Ram Rahim remains a high-profile convict serving multiple sentences:

3. The Controversy of “Frequent Parole”

The frequency of Ram Rahim’s releases has drawn heavy criticism from victims’ families and legal experts.

• Timing: Critics often point out that his paroles frequently coincide with local or state elections (e.g., Delhi and Haryana polls in 2024/2025), where his massive follower base could influence outcomes.

• Victim Safety: Families of the victims have expressed “fear and insecurity,” arguing that the frequent releases undermine the severity of his heinous crimes.

• Legal Stand: The Haryana government maintains that parole is a right for all well-behaved prisoners under the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act.

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