The arrest of a self-styled godman and influential numerologist in Nashik on Wednesday for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman has triggered a political row in Maharashtra.
Leaders of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance on Thursday hit out at Mahayuti leaders for their alleged close ties with the accused, Ashok Kharat.
Following the woman’s complaint, the police had registered an FIR against Mr. Kharat on Tuesday.
Published – March 20, 2026 01:17 am IST


