Leaders of political parties of all hues are flocking to seek the blessings of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan, the spiritual head of the Dera Sacha Sauda who is convicted of rape and murder and has come out of prison on a 40-day parole ahead of crucial polls in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, as he commands the absolute devotion and loyalty of about six crore followers. The self-proclaimed godman’s massive support base across the social spectrum in north India has the ability to change electoral fortunes and play a decisive role in the final outcome of polls
