Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) The resignation of Maharashtra NCP women’s wing chief Rupali Chakankar as the chairperson of the State Women’s Commission due to her alleged proximity to the self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat is the latest in the long list of party leaders who faced allegations, and resigned or were sidelined since its formation in June 1999. The list includes Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Dr Padamsinh Patil, Suresh Jain, Nawab Malik, Anil Deshmukh, Dhananjay Munde, Manikrao Kokate, …
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Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Opposition parties, including the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), on Monday strongly demanded that high-ranking officials and ministers who supported the Nashik-based self-styled godman and fraudulent “Baba” Ashok Kharat — who caused havoc in the name of religion — be named as co-accused and face strict action.The issue was raised by Congress Legislative Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, through an adjournment motion in the state Assembly that also demanded the resignatio…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief, Raj Thackeray, on Monday expressed profound disgust over the “hideous details” emerging from the self-proclaimed “royal astrologer,” Ashok Kharat case, questioning the moral decay of a state once defined by the legacy of seers and social reformers. He highlighted the stark contrast between the Maharashtra of icons like Sant Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, and Gadge Baba, and the current reality where “vile individuals” like Kharat allegedly ope…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday said the ongoing controversy surrounding Captain Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed “royal astrologer”, has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra’s political corridors. While Kharat has been arrested following allegations of exploitation and fraudulent activities, the row has cast a harsh light on the numerous high-ranking ministers and officials who frequented his “court” seeking divine intervention for political gain…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Congress and the AIMIM urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Maharashtra government to conduct an “inquiry” and initiate “strict action against fake godmen” following the controversy over self‑proclaimed godman Captain Ashok Kharat’s arrest. The Opposition’s reactions stem from Nationalist Congress Party leader Rupali Chakankar’s resignation on Friday from her post as the Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, following directives from Chief…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena-UBT President Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday, issued a sharp challenge to the state government, calling for immediate action against “fraudulent godmen” following the recent controversy surrounding Ashok Kharat alias Bhondu Baba, a self-proclaimed cosmology expert and Merchant Navy Captain, who posed as a spiritual guru, was recently arrested by the Nashik police on charges of raping a female follower. Kharat’s arrest has not…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Opposition Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday said that the resignation of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar as the chairperson of Maharashtra State Women’s Commission was not enough amid an escalating controversy regarding her alleged links with a self-styled rape-accused ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat.They have demanded that the investigation must go deeper to uncover the involvement of high-ranking ministers and influential “big fish.”Shiv Sena (UBT) in particular demanded th…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Saturday forwarded the resignation submitted to her by the state party’s women wing chief Rupali Chakankar as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for further action. Chakankar had resigned following the CM’s directive on Friday amid escalating controversy regarding her alleged links with a self-styled godman, Ashok Kharat. She had handed over …
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Amid the raging controversy involving self-styled spiritual leader Ashok Kharat, Maharashtra NCP women wing chief Rupali Chakankar said on Friday that she is being specially targeted because she is a woman. Speaking to reporters after submitting her resignation as the Chairperson of Maharashtra State Women’s Commission to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Chakankar said, “My entire family follows the Warkari tradition, which is why we were connected to Kharat’s trust. …
Gondia/Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) NCP Working President Praful Patel, on Friday, clarified the party’s stance regarding the shocking allegations against self-proclaimed numerologist Ashok Kharat. Speaking at a press conference, Patel assured that a thorough investigation is underway and anyone found guilty, regardless of their stature, will face stringent action.The case has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra’s political circles after it was revealed that several high-profile political leaders rep…