Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra women’s panel chief quits
A women's rights leader resigned due to association with a rape accused, raising concerns about justice and power dynamics.
Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, resigned after facing pressure to step down following her association with accused rape-accused ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat. Chakankar was summoned to the official residence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and was asked to resign due to public outcry over the photos and videos that surfaced showing her interacting with Kharat. The opposition criticized the government's delayed action, alleging a lack of coordination within the Mahayuti alliance and suggesting Chakankar’s resignation is part of a larger power play by the BJP.
4 APR 2026
— 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.
5 APR 2026
— 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.
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