Congress party observer had reached Mansa to oversee preparations for elections to the post of Mansa district president. "We have started preparations for the big fight," he added.Many people used to assemble at his residence in Moosa village on Sundays. On certain occasions, Balkaur hinted at joining politics, and he later joined the Congress. At present, he has been involved in the trial of his son. During the last hearing on Sept 26, the examination-in-chief of Balkaur Singh was to be completedm but it could be done due to his appointment in a hospital.During the previous hearing on Sept 12, it was partly recorded.