Congress Demands Investigation into Kharat Case

5 UPDATES · 17 DAYS · 20 MAR 2026 — 5 APR 2026

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Latest · 5 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will investigate the assets of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, following the leak of call detail records in the case.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the resignation of Rupali Chakankar as chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women due to her association with the rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by Rupali Chakankar, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and the opposition parties unless they are directly related to this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

20Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra women’s panel chief quits

21Mar

The Hindu

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar demanded a comprehensive investigation into the case involving Ashok Kharat, including examining call detail records, in response to Rupali Chakankar's resignation.

2 weeks later

4Apr

The Hindu

Jaywant Miske, a devotee, has emerged as a key witness in the Nashik godman case, providing evidence of sexual transgressions and allegations of assault.

The Hindu

A devotee, Jaywant Miske, has become a key witness in the Nashik godman case, providing evidence of sexual transgressions by Ashok Kharat.

5Apr

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will investigate the assets of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, following the leak of call detail records in the case.

Story concluded