Godmen and preachers have long had a say in the politics of India, and Haryana has been a prime example of it. Their ability to sway the political will of their followers has added to their lure to the leaders of all hues. The situation seems to have grown even more interesting in the past few years and with the state assembly elections almost here, the focus is once again on deras dotting Haryana’s hinterland.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/political-heft-of-holy-men-in-heartland/articleshow/71366636.cms