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 as chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women amid controversy over her alleged links to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested in a rape and sexual exploitation case. Reports said she stepped down to allow an impartial investigation after photos and videos surfaced showing her with Kharat, and she later also resigned from the NCP's Maharashtra women's wing leadership.
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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 |