Calls Between Politicians and Arrested Godman Raise Concerns in Maharashtra
‘On Kharat’s call list, DCM Eknath Shinde, Minister Shirsat, Uddhav’s close aide Milind Narvekar’
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Social activist Anjali Damania revealed that several prominent Maharashtra politicians, including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Minister Sanjay Shirsat, were in contact with arrested godman Ashok Kharat, who faces serious charges. The claims are based on call records showing multiple conversations, raising questions about the politicians' connections.
- 01Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had 17 calls with Ashok Kharat, an arrested godman.
- 02Kharat is accused of black magic, rape, and land grabbing.
- 03The highest number of calls were between Kharat and NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, totaling 177.
- 04Conversations also involved other politicians and a senior IPS officer.
- 05The information was disclosed by social activist Anjali Damania.
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On April 3, 2026, social activist Anjali Damania alleged that several high-profile politicians in Maharashtra were in contact with Ashok Kharat, a godman currently imprisoned in Nashik on serious charges including black magic and rape. Damania claimed that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had 17 calls with Kharat, with 10 calls initiated by Kharat and 7 by Shinde. Notably, one call lasted 21 minutes. The call records also indicated that the most frequent communication was between Kharat and NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, who had 177 calls with him. Additionally, Chakankar's sister reportedly spoke with Kharat 236 times. Other politicians, including BJP ministers and a senior IPS officer, were also mentioned as having had conversations with Kharat. This revelation raises significant concerns regarding the connections between these politicians and Kharat, given the serious allegations against him.
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The allegations could undermine public trust in Maharashtra's political leadership and raise questions about accountability.
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