BJP backs Khattar, says no question of replacing Haryana CM
August 26, 2017  19:22
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Putting an end to the rumours surrounding Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's expulsion in wake of the Ram Rahim verdict flare-up, BJP sources have confirmed that Khattar stays put.

In a meeting chaired by Amit Shah with BJP general secretary (Haryana) Dr Anil Jain and senior leader Kailash Vijaivargiya, it has been decided that Khattar will not be summoned to Delhi either- for any clarifications.

On the violence that engulfed parts of Haryana, Amit Shah said, "Keeping in mind the significance of Dera, the violence is handled well."

This comes amid reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Amit Shah met on the intervening night of Saturday to take a call on Khattar's chief ministerial journey. 
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