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Rupali Borate-Chakankar
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| Chairperson Maharashtra State Commission for Woman |
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| In office 19 October 2021 – 20 March 2026 |
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| Preceded by | Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar |
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| Born | 28 May 1982[1]
Pune, Maharastra
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| Party | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) |
| Spouse | Nilesh Chakankar |
| Profession | Politician |
Rupali Chakankar [2][3] is an Indian politician from Maharashtra who previously served as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission(MSCW).[4][5][6][7][8] As of late 2025, she remains a key leader in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), specifically the faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.[9][10][11][12]
She resigned from her post after her association with styled astrologer Ashok Kharat was revealed. [13][14][15]
Sushma Andhare from Shiv Sena (UBT) alleged that Chavankar had a conflict of interest in a sexual harassment case involving Bollywood director Anu Malik, which she cleared, after which her son appeared in one of his films.[16]
Political career
First appointed in October 2021, she was re-appointed to the position in October 2024.
- NCP Women’s Wing President
She serves as the State President of the NCP’s Women’s Wing (Rashtrawadi Mahila Congress).[19][20][21][22]
References
- ^ "Rupali Chakankar, age, height, husband, net worth". Tech To Facts. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "रुपाली चाकणकर : असा आहे राजकीय प्रवास". BBC News मराठी (in Marathi). Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "MSCW chief Chakankar demands action in Beed woman stripping case". The Indian Express. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ Pandit, Vinaya Deshpande (21 March 2026). "Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra women's panel chief quits". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ PTI (16 May 2023). "Maharashtra women's commission seeks setting up of panel to find missing women". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ ":: Welcome ::". mscw.org.in. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ Shrivastava, Sonu (25 May 2025). "NCP (SP) Demands Removal If State Women's Commission Chairperson". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "रुपाली चाकणकरांच्या हस्ते लेकाच्या सिनेमाच पोस्टर लॉंच, शिल्पा-सोहम दिसणार एकत्र". News18 Lokmat (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "रुपाली चाकणकरांची एकूण संपत्ती किती? त्यांचे पती काय काम करतात? जाणून घ्या A To Z माहिती". Zee 24 taas (in Marathi). Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Rupali Chakankar News in Marathi (रुपाली चाकणकर मराठी बातम्या) Latest News on Rupali Chakankar in Marathi (रुपाली चाकणकर ताज्या मराठी बातम्या) at Loksatta.com". Loksatta (in Marathi). 21 December 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Rupali Chakankar re-appointed Maha women panel chief". english.hindusthansamachar.in. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Liquid for erasing ink: State Women Commission chairperson files complaint with election commission on bogus voting attempt". The Indian Express. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Who Is Rupali Chakankar? Maharashtra Women's Panel Chief In Focus Amid 'Astrologer' Ashok Kharat's Arrest". www.ndtvprofit.com. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ Boruah, Namrata (21 March 2026). "Ashok Kharat Viral Video: Maharashtra Women's Commission Chief Rupali Chakankar Resigns After Nashik Astrologer's Arrest In Sexual Exploitation And 58 Obscene Video Case". NewsX. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ Bende, Anurag (28 March 2026). "Rupali Chakankar quits Maharashtra NCP women's wing chief post amid astrologer Ashok Kharat link row". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ^ "Did Chakankar clear Anu Malik in 'me too' case in return for work for her son?". National Herald. 28 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ^ Pandit, Vinaya Deshpande (27 February 2026). "Maharashtra Women's Commission begins work on menstrual leave framework". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra women's panel chief quits". The Economic Times. 20 March 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ "Rupali Chakankar defends reappointment amidst criticism from party members". Hindustan Times. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Rupali's extension as state women's commission head sparks controversy". Hindustan Times. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ PTI (21 March 2026). "Rupali Chakankar's exit not enough; probe must target 'big fish', says Congress leader". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ "Rupali Chakankar resigns: MSCW chief quits amid assault case row". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
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