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  Rupali Chakankar resigns as Maharashtra NCP women's wing chief over links with Ashok Kharat

  Maharashtra | Mar 27, 2026, 11:28 PM IST

  Rupali Chakankar has been under fire for her links with Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat, who is accused of rape and exploiting women. Earlier, she had resigned from her position as Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson.

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  Ashok Kharat case: Probe reveals how Maharashtra 'astrologer' lured and trapped his victims

  Maharashtra | Mar 23, 2026, 10:59 AM IST

  Self-proclaimed astrologer Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Maharashtra for raping several women and deceiving people through elaborate staged miracles. The probe has exposed remote-controlled snakes, fake spiritual objects and alleged high-profile links.