With 'deras' or religious sects enjoying considerable clout in Punjab, particularly among a section of Dalits, they play a game-changer role in vote politics in every election be it the parliamentary or the legislative assembly. As per estimates, in the 117-member legislative Assembly, at least six 'deras' have a direct influence on at least 46 seats that fall largely in
With deras or religious sects enjoying considerable clout in Punjab, particularly among a section of Dalits, they play a gamechanger role in vote politics in every election be it the parliamentary or the legislative assembly.As per .