Haryana's BJP candidate from Charkhi Dadri, Sunil Sangwan, has made a significant statement regarding the parole granted in the Ram Rahim case. He claimed, "I recommended rejecting Ram Rahim's parole three times; granting parole is the job of the divisional commissioner." He further added that as for the six times parole was granted, it is up to the divisional commissioner to take cognizance and provide parole. The normal procedure is carried out by the jail superintendent.
Sunil Sangwan said, "After my name was announced in the first list of BJP candidates, the opposition is presenting the Ram Rahim issue incorrectly, seeing my imminent victory." It is worth mentioning that Sunil Sangwan has previously served as the superintendent of Rohtak Jail, during which Gurmeet Ram Rahim was granted parole six times.
After receiving the ticket from the BJP for the Assembly elections, former jail superintendent Sunil Sangwan visited Dadri for the first time. During this visit, he was welcomed by local party workers.
What did Sunil Sangwan say about Vinesh Phogat?
Regarding wrestler Vinesh Phogat joining Congress and potentially contesting from Dadri, Sunil Sangwan mentioned, "Vinesh is like a younger sister; we respect her. She has represented our country as an athlete but has now joined Congress. It would have been better if she had contested as an independent candidate."
He further stated, "The wrestlers were protesting and now they have joined Congress. This implies that something was premeditated."
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Sunil Sangwan is the son of a former minister
Sunil Sangwan is the son of former minister Satpal Sangwan and recently took VRS from the jail department to join the BJP. The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Sunil from Dadri. Addressing the allegations of party-switching against his father, Satpal Sangwan, he said their focus has always been on the development of Dadri. They have represented and worked for the development of the area.
Rebellion within BJP after the list release
On Wednesday, BJP released its first list of candidates for Haryana Assembly elections, announcing 67 names. State Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini is the candidate from Ladwa, while Anil Vij is contesting from Ambala. Arvind Sharma received the ticket for Guhana. The state will go to polls in a single phase on October 5, and results will be announced on October 8.
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Post the release of the first list, BJP has faced dissatisfaction from its leaders. Several leaders have resigned from the party; some have announced to contest as independents. Senior leaders like Energy and Jail Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and MLA Laxman Das Napa have expressed their displeasure over the ticket cuts and announced their exit from the party.
