•Maharashtra State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar resigned following pressure over alleged ties with 'rapist baba' Ashok Kharat.
•Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reportedly instructed Chakankar to vacate her post due to the seriousness of the matter.
•Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed godman and head of a temple trust, was arrested for allegedly drugging and raping a woman multiple times.
•Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare claimed Chakankar had her finger cut off for an occult ritual under Kharat's influence, presenting photos as proof.
•Opposition parties and social activists demanded Chakankar's dismissal and an SIT probe into Kharat's alleged sexual exploitation and financial fraud.
