It was the greatest showdown between the judiciary and Dera followers when rape accused self-styled Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim Singh Insan was convicted and put behind bars for 20 years, along with a fine of Rs 30 lakh, for raping two women. Violence in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi by Dera followers and threats to "wipe out India" did not work in front of law, and a historical verdict was given out by the special CBI court judge Jagdeep Singh.

When the nation welcomed the judgement, there was one man who sided with "pitaji" - BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj. Sakshi Maharaj is himself a rape accused.

Sakshi Maharaj, in an interview, said that the decision has been made on the basis of one person's complaint against Gurmeet Singh. He was of the opinion that the court should see that "millions of devotees are standing in support of him and should believe them instead of the complainants".

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Sakshi Maharaj also said, "The judiciary will also be held responsible if the law and order situation goes out of control owing to conviction of Dera Chief."

But today, a day after Gurmeet Singh's quantum of punishment was announced, Sakshi Maharaj took a sharp U-turn on his own statement. Instead of eating crow, though, the BJP MP blamed the media for 'misquoting' him.

He deserves a reminder in this case. Maharaj, here is what you said the other day.

Sakshi Maharaj told the media that he was "misquoted", and that he did not defend rape convict Gurmeet Singh at all. But we know why he made this new statement. A petition has been filed against him in the Punjab and Haryana High Court for his earlier comments on the matter.

The controversial remark by Sakshi Maharaj was considered offensive and against the judiciary. A petition was also filed against Sakshi Maharaj in the Punjab and Haryana High court for making offensive remarks.

Maharaj, in case you tend to forget what you really said that day, watch this video once more.

Not only this, a CBI inquiry has been sought against Manohar Lal Khattar's government for providing funds to Dera chief Gurmeet Singh.