Highlights 1 Khattar is believed to be close to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Khattar is believed to be close to Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Before Khattar became the chief minister in 2014, Rahim had openly rooted for him and promised him support from Dera followers. Maharaj had said, "I respect the judiciary but I want to say that crores of people are supporting Ram Rahim, and only one person is complaining against him. "Ultimately it is the chief minister and his cabinet who are responsible for law and order in their state.

Source: India Today August 26, 2017 07:32 UTC