Parole Again! Ram Rahim Freed for 14th Time Since 2017 Under BJP Government

While parole is a legal right, its frequent granting to Ram Rahim, especially around major festivals and birthdays, suggests possible political influence. The issue continues to raise eyebrows over justice, equality, and rule of law in the Indian prison system.

Ram Rahim Granted Parole for the 14th Time

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim , convicted in serious criminal cases, has once again been granted parole. On Tuesday morning, he walked out of Sunaria Jail in Rohtak with police protection, heading straight to his ashram in Sirsa.

This time, he has been given a 40-day parole, his 14th release since his 2017 conviction.

A Timeline of His Releases

Ram Rahim has received frequent furloughs and paroles since his sentencing in:

• February 2025: 21-day furlough

April 2025: Another 21-day furlough

August 2025: Now granted 40-day parole

That makes three releases in 2025 alone, raising concerns about preferential treatment.

Birthday and Festivals Outside Jail Again

Ram Rahim’s birthday falls on August 15, and once again, he’ll celebrate it outside prison. He is also expected to be with followers during Raksha Bandhan, further fueling speculation that the parole timing is conveniently aligned with key events and celebrations.

Who Accompanied Him?

On Tuesday morning around 7 a.m., Ram Rahim was received by his close associates:

• Honeypreet Insan (his adopted daughter)
  
  
• Dan Singh (Dera chairman)
  
  
• Dr. R.K. Nain
  
  
• Sharandeep Singh Sittu

They escorted him under tight police security to Sirsa Dera headquarters.

Why the Frequent Parole is Controversial

Ram Rahim is serving a life sentence for:

• Sexual exploitation of two female disciples
  
  
• Murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati
  
  

Despite these convictions, his repeated paroles raise serious questions:

• Is the legal system being influenced by political will?
  
  
• Is the jail manual being used selectively?
  

Government's Defense: It's Legal

The Haryana government, led by BJP, claims that all paroles and furloughs are as per jail rules. However, critics argue that many deserving inmates do not get similar opportunities, and Ram Rahim is being shown favoritism due to political connections.

Case Background: A Quick Recap

Ram Rahim was sentenced in:

1. 2017 – For sexual assault of two women followers.
   
   
2. 2019 – For conspiracy in the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

Since then, he has been in Rohtak’s Sunaria Jail, except for multiple releases on parole or furlough.

Parole Location Shifts

Earlier, Ram Rahim used to spend his parole period in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, but in recent years, he’s shifted back to Sirsa Dera. The site becomes a hub of activity during his visits, with thousands of followers gathering, raising concerns over law and order.

Public and Legal Concerns Rise

Repeated paroles for a convicted criminal like Ram Rahim spark public debate:

• Are such paroles undermining the justice system?
  
  
• Is there pressure on the administration from vote bank politics?

Why isn’t the parole policy applied fairly to all inmates?