Spoke to a few people. There are 2 crore followers of Dera Sucha Sauda (in Harayana alone?). When the signal was given to vote for Congress, it was basically a no contest. Any bahana was needed for Akalis to attack their political adversary. Purely political.
Also said that opposition to DSS will not hesitate to finish off Dera head.
Also said that opposition to DSS will not hesitate to finish off Dera head.