Rupali Chakankar Video with Ashok: Scandal Unfolds in Maharashtra

Rupali Chakankar resigned from her position at the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission on March 20, 2026, amid a scandal involving Ashok Kharat, who was arrested on multiple charges including rape, molestation, and cheating.

A video that surfaced in mid-March 2026 showed Kharat urinating into a glass and offering it to a woman, which quickly went viral and raised serious concerns about his conduct. The police have since filed two additional rape FIRs against Kharat, bringing the total number of cases registered against him to eight.

According to reports, Kharat allegedly threatened victims using plastic snakes and tiger skins, further complicating the case. Neeraj Jadhav, who has been pivotal in exposing Kharat, recorded over a hundred videos of alleged assaults, indicating a pattern of abuse that reportedly spanned from 2022 to 2025.

Chakankar, who was listed as a trustee of Kharat’s charitable trust, Shivanika, claimed that her finger injury was the result of an accident during a ritual. This statement has drawn scrutiny as the investigation unfolds.

In a broader context, Kharat had built a significant following among politicians, bureaucrats, and police officers over two decades, which may have contributed to his ability to operate without immediate repercussions. His native village is Kahandalwadi in Nashik district, where he had established his ashram.

The Maharashtra government has taken the allegations seriously, constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on March 13, 2026, to delve deeper into the case. Devendra Fadnavis, a prominent political figure, remarked, “Nothing happens through black magic,” referring to the bizarre claims surrounding Kharat’s practices.

Additionally, it has been reported that Kharat was involved in extortion, demanding amounts in crores, and selling energised stones for significant sums. The police seized 21 live cartridges from Kharat’s properties, further indicating the severity of the situation.

As the investigation continues, observers are keen to see how the political landscape in Maharashtra will respond, especially with figures like Raj Thackeray suggesting that the matter may be used to undermine political ambitions. Details remain unconfirmed.