1. Religion and politics are often intertwined, as religious figures like Ram Rahim have been known to support political parties in exchange for favors. 2. Ram Rahim initially supported Congress but later withdrew his support, causing the party to lose elections, and then endorsed BJP in 2014 which helped them win elections in Haryana. 3. However, the violent protests after his conviction exposed the BJP government's failure to control his supporters, though the central government defended the state administration.