Mumbai: In a significant development vis-a-vis the arrest of celebrity astrologer-numerologist-cosmologist 'Captain' Ashok Kharat in a case of sexual assault and filming objectionable videos of women, Maharashtra State Commission for Women Rupali Chakankar tendered her resignation on Friday night.
Chakankar, who is also the state NCP women wing president, met Deputy Chief Minister and NCP national president Sunetra Pawar and tendered her resignation.
The resignation letter was addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the state Home Minister.
NCP's Rupali Chakankar under fire after videos of her with 'godman' Ashok Kharat surfaceEarlier in the day, amid mounting attacks by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, NGOs and activists, the CM apparently asked her to resign.
Chakankar also met Fadnavis and Director General of Police Sadanand Date and sought a thorough probe against Kharat.
"I urge that a high-level inquiry be carried out to bring out the truth of this case, and that strict action be taken against the accused," she said in a post on social media platforms.
"Due to my personal reasons, I am submitting my resignation from the post of Chairperson of MSCW. I am grateful to you for the valuable cooperation you have extended to me so far. I also remain thankful to you and all colleagues for your support. I believe that your cooperation will continue in the future as well," she said.