Varsha Gaikwad said names of certain ministers and officials have surfaced in connection with Ashok Kharat and sought strict action against anyone who may have attempted to shield him. She also demanded that the names of ministers who visited Kharat be made public

The Shiv Sena (UBT) head also attacked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and said the latter should open a "blanket department" to cover up the wrongdoings of his ministers