‘Epstein-like end feared’: Congress flags ‘pen drive bombshell’ in Nashik astrologer case

Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar clashed over the rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat case. Wadettiwar expressed fears for Kharat's safety in custody and demanded action against MLAs who visited him, while Bawankule urged evidence submission to agencies instead of media claims.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar clashed over the rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat case.
• Wadettiwar expressed fears for Kharat's safety in custody and demanded action against MLAs who visited him, while Bawankule urged evidence submission to agencies instead of media claims.

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• and demanded action against MLAs who visited him, while Bawankule urged evidence submission to agencies instead of media claims. Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar clashed over the rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat case.
• Wadettiwar expressed fears for Kharat's safety in custody and demanded action against MLAs who visited him, while Bawankule urged evidence submission to agencies instead of media claims.