Asaram has been a traditional Congress-baiter, accusing the party of encouraging conversion of Hindus by Christian missionaries.

The defeat of Congress governments in Rajasthan and Delhi has given the disgraced self-styled godman a handle to beat his political adversaries with.

Asaram had even levelled charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi alleging that he was being "harassed" at their instance. The Congress has rejected his allegations with disdain.