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Has Rupali Chakankar Absconded? Thombre Patil Drops a Bombshell;
Has Rupali Chakankar Absconded? Thombre Patil Drops a Bombshell; Levels Serious Allegation That 'She Will Destroy Evidence,' Demands Resignation and Inclusion as Co-Accused
Pune/Nashik/Mumbai, March 20, 2026: Even as the state reels from the rape and sexual exploitation scandal involving the self-proclaimed astrologer 'Captain' Ashok Kharat of Nashik, a major sensation has now erupted within political circles. Rupali Patil Thombre, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP - Ajit Pawar Faction), has directly declared Rupali Chakankar—the Chairperson of the State Women's Commission—as 'absconding' through a post on Facebook. She wrote, "State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar is absconding. Give her a round of applause!" This post is rapidly going viral and has become a hot topic of discussion across social media platforms.
During a press conference held in Pune yesterday (March 19), Rupali Thombre Patil leveled serious allegations against Chakankar. She stated, "It was none other than Rupali Chakankar, the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, who provided protection to Ashok Kharat. It was her backing that emboldened this charlatan." Furthermore, she asserted, "If Chakankar remains in her position, the investigation will not be conducted properly; she will 100 percent destroy the evidence." Referring to the 58 objectionable videos seized by the police from Kharat's office, she asked, "Do these 58 videos imply that 58 women have been victimized?" She demanded that Chakankar be named as a co-accused in the case and that she immediately resign from her post.
Viral Photos and Videos: A video showing Chakankar performing 'Padya-puja' (worship of the feet) of Ashok Kharat, along with a photograph in which she is seen holding an umbrella over him, have surfaced. Following the viral circulation of these images on social media, questions are being raised regarding Chakankar's impartiality. Thombre Patil remarked, "Had Ajit Pawar been present today, he would have immediately removed Chakankar from her position." These developments appear to signal a rift within the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP. **Background of the Ashok Kharat Case:** Kharat is accused of repeatedly raping women by employing occult rituals, hypnosis, and drugs. The Nashik Crime Branch arrested him following a complaint filed by a 35-year-old woman. A conflict of interest has arisen due to Rupali Chakankar's involvement in the trust run by him. Thombre Patil stated, "This issue is not about a political party or caste; it is about women."
**Current Status:** Rupali Chakankar has not yet appeared before the media to offer a clarification. In an interview with Zee 24 Taas, Thombre Patil remarked, "Chakankar should come forward and face the media." This case has raised questions regarding the functioning of the Women's Commission and the nexus between political leaders and fraudulent astrologers/godmen.
**Precautions and Demands:**
Immediate resignation of Chakankar.
An impartial investigation into the Kharat case.
Interrogation of other members associated with the trust.
Strict action against superstition and sexual exploitation.
This case is becoming increasingly serious with each passing day, and further shocking revelations are anticipated. Citizens have been urged to remain vigilant against such fraudulent godmen and to immediately report any incidents of exploitation.
Has Rupali Chakankar Absconded? Thombre Patil Drops a Bombshell; Levels Serious Allegation That 'She Will Destroy Evidence,' Demands Resignation and Inclusion as Co-Accused
Pune/Nashik/Mumbai, March 20, 2026: Even as the state reels from the rape and sexual exploitation scandal involving the self-proclaimed astrologer 'Captain' Ashok Kharat of Nashik, a major sensation has now erupted within political circles. Rupali Patil Thombre, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP - Ajit Pawar Faction), has directly declared Rupali Chakankar—the Chairperson of the State Women's Commission—as 'absconding' through a post on Facebook. She wrote, "State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar is absconding. Give her a round of applause!" This post is rapidly going viral and has become a hot topic of discussion across social media platforms.
During a press conference held in Pune yesterday (March 19), Rupali Thombre Patil leveled serious allegations against Chakankar. She stated, "It was none other than Rupali Chakankar, the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, who provided protection to Ashok Kharat. It was her backing that emboldened this charlatan." Furthermore, she asserted, "If Chakankar remains in her position, the investigation will not be conducted properly; she will 100 percent destroy the evidence." Referring to the 58 objectionable videos seized by the police from Kharat's office, she asked, "Do these 58 videos imply that 58 women have been victimized?" She demanded that Chakankar be named as a co-accused in the case and that she immediately resign from her post.
Viral Photos and Videos: A video showing Chakankar performing 'Padya-puja' (worship of the feet) of Ashok Kharat, along with a photograph in which she is seen holding an umbrella over him, have surfaced. Following the viral circulation of these images on social media, questions are being raised regarding Chakankar's impartiality. Thombre Patil remarked, "Had Ajit Pawar been present today, he would have immediately removed Chakankar from her position." These developments appear to signal a rift within the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP. **Background of the Ashok Kharat Case:** Kharat is accused of repeatedly raping women by employing occult rituals, hypnosis, and drugs. The Nashik Crime Branch arrested him following a complaint filed by a 35-year-old woman. A conflict of interest has arisen due to Rupali Chakankar's involvement in the trust run by him. Thombre Patil stated, "This issue is not about a political party or caste; it is about women."
**Current Status:** Rupali Chakankar has not yet appeared before the media to offer a clarification. In an interview with Zee 24 Taas, Thombre Patil remarked, "Chakankar should come forward and face the media." This case has raised questions regarding the functioning of the Women's Commission and the nexus between political leaders and fraudulent astrologers/godmen.
**Precautions and Demands:**
Immediate resignation of Chakankar.
An impartial investigation into the Kharat case.
Interrogation of other members associated with the trust.
Strict action against superstition and sexual exploitation.
This case is becoming increasingly serious with each passing day, and further shocking revelations are anticipated. Citizens have been urged to remain vigilant against such fraudulent godmen and to immediately report any incidents of exploitation.
During a press conference held in Pune yesterday (March 19), Rupali Thombre Patil leveled serious allegations against Chakankar. She stated, "It was none other than Rupali Chakankar, the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, who provided protection to Ashok Kharat. It was her backing that emboldened this charlatan." Furthermore, she asserted, "If Chakankar remains in her position, the investigation will not be conducted properly; she will 100 percent destroy the evidence." Referring to the 58 objectionable videos seized by the police from Kharat's office, she asked, "Do these 58 videos imply that 58 women have been victimized?" She demanded that Chakankar be named as a co-accused in the case and that she immediately resign from her post.
Viral Photos and Videos: A video showing Chakankar performing 'Padya-puja' (worship of the feet) of Ashok Kharat, along with a photograph in which she is seen holding an umbrella over him, have surfaced. Following the viral circulation of these images on social media, questions are being raised regarding Chakankar's impartiality. Thombre Patil remarked, "Had Ajit Pawar been present today, he would have immediately removed Chakankar from her position." These developments appear to signal a rift within the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP. **Background of the Ashok Kharat Case:** Kharat is accused of repeatedly raping women by employing occult rituals, hypnosis, and drugs. The Nashik Crime Branch arrested him following a complaint filed by a 35-year-old woman. A conflict of interest has arisen due to Rupali Chakankar's involvement in the trust run by him. Thombre Patil stated, "This issue is not about a political party or caste; it is about women."
**Current Status:** Rupali Chakankar has not yet appeared before the media to offer a clarification. In an interview with Zee 24 Taas, Thombre Patil remarked, "Chakankar should come forward and face the media." This case has raised questions regarding the functioning of the Women's Commission and the nexus between political leaders and fraudulent astrologers/godmen.
**Precautions and Demands:**
Immediate resignation of Chakankar.
An impartial investigation into the Kharat case.
Interrogation of other members associated with the trust.
Strict action against superstition and sexual exploitation.
This case is becoming increasingly serious with each passing day, and further shocking revelations are anticipated. Citizens have been urged to remain vigilant against such fraudulent godmen and to immediately report any incidents of exploitation.
