Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Rupali Chakankar
20/03/2026
Rupali Chakankar resigned from her position as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission on March 20, 2026, citing personal reasons in a letter to the Chief Minister. Her resignation came under intense scrutiny and criticism due to her alleged connection with Ashok Kharat, a self-styled astrologer from Nashik facing rape-related charges, which triggered a major political controversy in Maharashtra.
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Bio/Wiki
| Early Life | Born into a Maratha family, follows Hinduism, identifies as Asian. Raised by father Babanrao Borate and mother Parvati Borate. Originally from Daund, Maharashtra. |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Nilesh Chakankar |
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| Son | Soham Chakankar (actor) |
Family
| Father | Babanrao Borate |
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| Mother | Parvati Borate |
| Mother-in-law | Rukmini Chakankar (former Nationalist Congress Party corporator) |
Career
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| Focus | Women's empowerment, self-help groups for women's financial autonomy, community development in Maharashtra. Aligned with Ajit Pawar faction of NCP and Mahayuti government. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rupali_chakankar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. No political background from her maternal family (Borate), but entered politics through marriage into the politically connected Chakankar family | |
| 2. Estimated net worth of approximately 7 crore INR |