In a conversation with the media, Rinku said, "I joined the BJP due to some reasons. In the General Election, Channi was my rival candidate from the Congress. He had made allegations against me and I against him. But after Channi’s win, I congratulated him, and the matter ended. But during the campaign, Channi again alleged that I was involved in gambling, lottery, and drugs business. The allegations have hurt me, my family, and my relatives".

With 16.54 lakh voters, the Jalandhar constituency has around 37% scheduled caste population.

As per the sources, Rinku at present is in Ayodhya and denied the rumours of him joining the BJP.