Rupali Chakankar has resigned from the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission on March 20, 2026, as the scandal surrounding Ashok Kharat escalates. Kharat, arrested on serious charges of rape, molestation, and cheating, has been at the center of a storm following a viral video showing him urinating into a glass and offering it to a woman.
The police have filed eight cases against Kharat, who allegedly used plastic snakes and tiger skins to intimidate victims. In a shocking twist, Neeraj Jadhav recorded over a hundred videos of Kharat’s alleged assaults, revealing a disturbing pattern of behavior.
Chakankar, who was listed as a trustee of Kharat’s charitable trust, Shivanika, claimed her finger injury was due to an accident during a ritual, but many are questioning her ties to Kharat. The Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act has been invoked in Kharat’s case, highlighting the severity of the allegations.
Political figures are weighing in, with Jitendra Awhad stating, “I have the names of all the MLAs. I will reveal them at the right time,” suggesting deeper political implications. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis remarked, “Nothing happens through black magic,” dismissing the bizarre elements of the case.
Observers note that Kharat had built a significant following among politicians, bureaucrats, and police officers over two decades, complicating the investigation. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted on March 13, 2026, to delve into the allegations against him.
Three women have come forward to lodge formal complaints against Kharat, with reports indicating that victims were drugged, coerced, filmed, and threatened into silence. As the situation develops, the public is left to wonder about the extent of Kharat’s influence and the potential fallout for those involved.
Details remain unconfirmed as the investigation continues, with many awaiting further revelations about the political connections and the implications of this scandal on Maharashtra’s political landscape.
