Rupali Chakankar

Politician

Indian Pune, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/05/1982
Age44 years
BirthplacePune, 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 LifeBorn into a Maratha family, follows Hinduism, identifies as Asian. Raised by father Babanrao Borate and mother Parvati Borate. Originally from Daund, Maharashtra.

Relationships & More

SpouseNilesh Chakankar
SonSoham Chakankar (actor)

Family

FatherBabanrao Borate
MotherParvati Borate
Mother-in-lawRukmini Chakankar (former Nationalist Congress Party corporator)

Career

Positions
  • President of the Womenโ€™s Wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
  • Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission
FocusWomen's empowerment, self-help groups for women's financial autonomy, community development in Maharashtra. Aligned with Ajit Pawar faction of NCP and Mahayuti government.

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
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