Maharashtra Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) have urged the BJP-led state government to order an inquiry and take strict action against fake 'godmen'. The demand follows the arrest of self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, the IANS reported.

The issue escalated after Rupali Chakankar resigned as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women.