Many small and big deras propagating religious teachings dot the entire region, and the election time offers a big opportunity to the dera heads to acquire political posturing in the company of candidates who visit the deras for a larger appeal to the voters.
The Scheduled Caste community has 39% votes in Jalandhar, which is the biggest chunk of voters.
From Union minister Som Parkash, former CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Ex-Union minister Preneet Kaur and former Union minister Manish Tewari are on a dear-hopping spree.
Recently AAP candidate from Hoshiarpur Raj Kumar Chabbewal met head of Radha Soami Dera in Beas Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon with his family. Releasing his photos with dera chief, Chabbewal said he has long been a dera follower and has taken the 'Naam Daan' (which is given by the spiritual guru, for daily practice to 'invoke the inner voice').
Esta historia es de la edición May 30, 2024 de The Morning Standard.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición May 30, 2024 de The Morning Standard.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
SC lambasts Naidu for laddu politics
THE Supreme Court on Monday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu for making a public statement that the previous government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy used ghee containing animal fat to prepare laddus at Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.
Three held for offering CNG stations on residential land
THE Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested three suspects who duped people by falsely promising to install petrol and CNG pumps on their land.
Ramayana: The Legend Of Prince Rama Re-Release To Get New Dubs
Indian anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is set to make its theatrical debut across India on October 18.
Don't Forget Gains Of 'Double Engine' Govt, PM Tells Pune
Pune metro project Phase-I Swargate-Katraj Extension of Pune Metro is part of Phase-1 to be developed at the cost of around 2,955 crore.
BJP Changes Tactics Before Rahul's Haryana Roadshows
IN a tactical move, the ruling BJP eyeing a third consecutive term in Haryana in the assembly elections due October 5 appears to be experimenting with making this election more localised.
Article 370 Key Poll Pitch As Campaign Ends In J&K
THE high-pitched campaigning for the third and final phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Sunday evening, with major political parties engaging in fierce exchanges over Article 370, statehood and terrorism.
GLOW LIKE THE GODDESS
WE are in awe of the majestic and radiant Goddess Durga who personifies beauty! In reverence, we offer her with milk, honey, butter, ghee, and fruits.
Duleep Trophy likely to go back to zonal format
THE 2024-25 domestic season's curtain raiser, Duleep Trophy, which was played in a four-team format, is likely to go back to the original zonal format in the next season.
GREEN PARK'S GRASS LESS GREEN THAN OTHER SIDE
Play called off for the second consecutive day on Sunday due to wet outfield leaving thousands of fans frustrated
Kerala Blasters draw NEUFC
KERALA Blasters shared points with NorthEast United FC following a gripping 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match here on Sunday.
