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Ashok Kharat Scandal Exposes Maharashtra’s Godman–Power Nexus

Ashok Kharat's arrest revealed a network involving politicians and officials, with eight cases filed and multiple resignations following evidence from hidden cameras, police said.

Summary by The Hindu
The arrest of Nashik godman Ashok Kharat has triggered a political crisis in Maharashtra, exposing how religious fraud, sexual exploitation, and political patronage can operate as a parallel system of influence. As resignations mount and allegations of black magic enter the discourse, the case is revealing deeper faultlines within the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the State’s compromised policing and governance structures.

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hauterrfly.com broke the news in on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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