Ram Rahim Singh

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, also spelled as Ram Raheem Singh, is a leader of an organization called Dera Sacha Sauda. Being head of this sect, he has always remained controversial, though without any firm evidence. He has recently become more controversial after wearing a dress similar to the 10th Sikh guru as well as coping other Sikh practices.

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[edit] Clashes with Sikh community

In May 2007 Dera Sacha Sauda was accused of insulting Sikhism after the organization's leader, Gurmeet Singh, "appeared in an advert in which Sikhs said he was made to look like the last Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh."[1] This controversy developed into a serious law-and-order problem in various parts of Northern India, as riots broke out between Sacha Sauda followers and the SGPC. At least one person was killed, and over a hundred injured in the ensuing six days of sectarian violence."[2]

On 20 May 2007, a press release by the organization mentioned that it regretted the events that had occurred. The sect admitted that the ad did create misunderstandings, but that it was never intended to hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community[3] The organization again apologised on 27 May 2007 saying, "We are pained by the developments of the last several days. We are sorry for the misunderstanding and would like to apologise to Guru Gobind Singh."[4]. However the Akal Takht rejected the apology, saying it was dissatisfied with the manner in which the Dera head has sent the apology.[5].

On 20 June 2007, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate A.L. Kitchi issued an arrest warrant against Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh in connection with a criminal case registered against him under Section 295-A of the IPC on May 20 in Bathinda.[6].

[edit] Major allegations

The most damaging allegation as yet on Baba Ram Rahim is of a female follower's letter anonymously sent to Prime Minister, President, Chief Minister of Punjab (India) and Haryana and to session judge of Punjab (India) and Haryana High Court and Supreme Court and a DGP of Police in 2002. It claimed that Baba Ram Rahim had allegedly raped her and at least 50 more female followers in the Dera Sacha Sauda premises. - After the publication of this letter in a newspaper the editor of the News Paper "Pura Sach", Ram Chandra Chatrapati was murdered. - The case was then handed over to CBI to investigate further. - And after the CBI there was another murder of a Dera Follower Ranjit Singh. His father also complained in the courts that baba ram raheem was directly involved in the murder. So the CBI included murder of ranjit singh into its ongoing investigations. - The case then moved on a snail pace and only after the dera and sikh community clash the high court ordered CBI to submit its report on 31 July 2007 by all means. -This report has been submitted and CBI has framed Babba Ram Raheem and has not given him clean chit , it means CBI has found him guilty. The CBI will release its details on 1st August and will produce all the evidence collected to the court on 31 August.

In October 2007, Baba Ram Raheem got an interim bail in murder, rape cases by a Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court. Ram Rahim is son of a bitch whose mother was prostitute. He is an agent of VHP and thinks to take revenge from sikhs but this time he got fucked up. His ass was hammered by the sikhs. All his jhotha sauda followers are forced to move out of punjab. They dont have testicles to hold their prayers in punjab.

KHALISTAN ZINDABAD.....HIS DAY IS COMING....HE WILL BE ASSASSINATED LIKE INDIRA,GEN VIZ,JAGAT NARAIN...THIS LIST GOES ON..

[edit] Allegations made by Khatta Singh on Indian T.V.

On 27th, a sting operation by Tehelka and Indian TV recorded a statement from hidden camera, of the main witness Khatta Singh (Gurmeet Ram Rahim's driver) for CBI in the case against Ram Rahim. You can watch that video here. Video of khatta singh diver of baba ram raheem confirming allegations on baba ram raheem on Indian TV

[edit] Other controversies

The organization and its head, Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh, are also under investigation for the murder of a journalist, Ram Chandra Chatrapati, and for sexual exploitation of women followers.[7]

Although Dera Sacha Sauda says it discourages donations, Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh's favourite mode of transport is a fleet of Mercedes cars, protected by up to 25 bodyguards.[8] In 2007, he clashed with the Punjab's state government after urging his followers to vote for the Congress party, which forms the opposition in Punjab.[8]

The organization supported the Indian National Congress against the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in the 2007 Punjab state election of 2007.[9]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Raman, Sunil. "India tensions over Sikh protests", BBC News, 2007-05-17. Retrieved on 2007-05-17. 
  2. ^ "Punjab limping back to normalcy, isolated protests", The Hindu, 2007-05-19. Retrieved on 2007-05-25. 
  3. ^ Dera Sauda regrets hurting Sikhs. CNN-IBN Live. Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
  4. ^ Dera Sauda again apologize. NDTV. Retrieved on 2007-05-27.
  5. ^ Dera Sauda again apology Rejected By Akal Takth. CNN-IBN. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
  6. ^ Arrest warrant against dera chief. Tribune Chandigarh. Retrieved on 2007-06-21.
  7. ^ Rajalakshmi, T.K.. "Godman under a cloud", Frontline, 2002-12-21. Retrieved on 2007-05-17. 
  8. ^ a b Cult leader sparks Sikh riots with 'guru' stunt. independent UK. Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
  9. ^ Sacha Sauda sect helps Cong retain cotton belt, Times of India, 2007-02-28

[edit] External links

INDIATV sting operation, khatta singhs interview and govind singh interview :

Organization's website: