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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2025}}
{{COI|date=February 2026}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Rupali Borate-Chakankar
| honorific_prefix =
| image =
| caption = Chakankar in 2026
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1982|05|28}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techtofacts.com/2025/04/rupali-chakankar-age-height-husband.html|title=Rupali Chakankar, age, height, husband, net worth|website=Tech To Facts|access-date=2025-12-24}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Pune]],
[[Maharashtra|Maharastra]]
| office = Chairperson<br />[[Maharashtra State Commission for Woman]]
| term_start = 19 October 2021
| term_end = 20 March 2026
| predecessor = [[Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar]]
| successor =
| party = [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP)
| parents =
| spouse = Nilesh Chakankar
| profession = Politician
| children =
}}



'''Rupali Chakankar''' <ref>{{Cite news |title=रुपाली चाकणकर : असा आहे राजकीय प्रवास |url=https://www.bbc.com/marathi/india-58912680 |access-date=2025-12-24 |work=BBC News मराठी |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-22 |title=MSCW chief Chakankar demands action in Beed woman stripping case |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mscw-chief-chakankar-action-beed-woman-stripping-case-8995085/ |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian politician from Maharashtra who previously served as the chairperson of the [[Maharashtra State Commission for Woman|Maharashtra State Women's Commission]](MSCW).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pandit |first=Vinaya Deshpande |date=2026-03-21 |title=Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra women's panel chief quits |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/under-fire-over-links-with-rape-accused-godman-maharashtra-womens-panel-chief-quits/article70767244.ece |access-date=2026-03-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2023-05-16 |title=Maharashtra women's commission seeks setting up of panel to find missing women |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/maharashtra-womens-commission-seeks-setting-up-of-panel-to-find-missing-women/article66856925.ece |access-date=2026-03-02 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=:: Welcome :: |url=https://mscw.org.in/members2.php |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=mscw.org.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shrivastava |first=Sonu |date=2025-05-25 |title=NCP (SP) Demands Removal If State Women's Commission Chairperson |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/ncp-sp-demands-removal-if-state-womens-commission-chairperson-1881117 |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=रुपाली चाकणकरांच्या हस्ते लेकाच्या सिनेमाच पोस्टर लॉंच, शिल्पा-सोहम दिसणार एकत्र |url=https://lokmat.news18.com/entertainment/taday-ncp-leader-rupali-chakankar-launch-her-son-soham-chakankar-debut-marathi-film-tu-aani-mee-mee-aani-tu-film-poster-sp-707528.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220630162430/https://lokmat.news18.com/entertainment/taday-ncp-leader-rupali-chakankar-launch-her-son-soham-chakankar-debut-marathi-film-tu-aani-mee-mee-aani-tu-film-poster-sp-707528.html |archive-date=2022-06-30 |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=News18 Lokmat |language=mr-IN}}</ref> As of late 2025, she remains a key leader in the [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP), specifically the faction led by Deputy Chief Minister [[Ajit Pawar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=रुपाली चाकणकरांची एकूण संपत्ती किती? त्यांचे पती काय काम करतात? जाणून घ्या A To Z माहिती |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/photos/ajit-pawar-ncp-leader-rupali-chakankar-property-details-husband-name-education-political-career-net-worth-everything-you-need-to-know/954928 |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=Zee 24 taas |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-21 |title=Rupali Chakankar News in Marathi (रुपाली चाकणकर मराठी बातम्या) Latest News on Rupali Chakankar in Marathi (रुपाली चाकणकर ताज्या मराठी बातम्या) at Loksatta.com |url=https://www.loksatta.com/about/rupali-chakankar/ |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rupali Chakankar re-appointed Maha women panel chief |url=https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2024/10/16/Rose-to-Commissioner-level-from-a-corporator.php |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=english.hindusthansamachar.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Liquid for erasing ink: State Women Commission chairperson files complaint with election commission on bogus voting attempt |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/liquid-for-erasing-ink-state-women-commission-chairperson-files-complaint-with-election-commission-on-bogus-voting-attempt-10476417/ |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

She resigned from her post as MSCW head and as a state president of her party’s women’s wing after her association with self-styled astrologer Ashok Kharat was revealed. <ref>{{cite web | title=Who Is Rupali Chakankar? Maharashtra Women's Panel Chief In Focus Amid 'Astrologer' Ashok Kharat's Arrest | website=www.ndtvprofit.com | date=20 March 2026 | url=https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/who-is-rupali-chakankar-maharashtra-womens-panel-chief-in-focus-amid-astrologer-ashok-kharats-arrest-11243436 | access-date=24 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Boruah | first=Namrata | title=Ashok Kharat Viral Video: Maharashtra Women's Commission Chief Rupali Chakankar Resigns After Nashik Astrologer's Arrest In Sexual Exploitation And 58 Obscene Video Case | website=NewsX | date=21 March 2026 | url=https://www.newsx.com/india/ashok-kharat-viral-video-link-watch-download-maharashtra-womens-commission-chief-rupali-chakankar-resigns-after-nashik-astrologers-arrest-in-sexual-exploitation-and-58-obscene-video-case-186121/amp/ | access-date=24 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Bende | first=Anurag | title=Rupali Chakankar quits Maharashtra NCP women's wing chief post amid astrologer Ashok Kharat link row | website=The Times of India | date=28 March 2026 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/rupali-chakankar-quits-ncp-womens-wing-chief-post-amid-astrologer-ashok-kharat-link-row/articleshow/129857913.cms | access-date=29 March 2026}}</ref>

Sushma Andhare from [[Shiv Sena (UBT)]] alleged that Chakankar had a conflict of interest in a sexual harassment case involving Bollywood director [[Anu Malik]], which she cleared, after which her son appeared in one of his films.<ref>{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Did Chakankar clear Anu Malik in 'me too' case in return for work for her son? | website=National Herald | date=28 March 2026 | url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/did-rupali-chakankar-clear-anu-malik-in-me-too-case-in-return-for-work-for-her-son | access-date=29 March 2026}}</ref>

==Political career==
*Chairperson,( MSCW)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pandit |first=Vinaya Deshpande |date=2026-02-27 |title=Maharashtra Women's Commission begins work on menstrual leave framework |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/maharashtra-womens-commission-begins-work-on-menstrual-leave-framework/article70683756.ece |access-date=2026-03-02 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-03-20 |title=Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra women's panel chief quits |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/under-fire-over-links-with-rape-accused-godman-maharashtra-womens-panel-chief-quits/articleshow/129705976.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2026-03-21 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
First appointed in October 2021, she was re-appointed to the position in October 2024. She resigned from her position in March 2026.
*NCP Women’s Wing President
She served as the State President of the NCP’s Women’s Wing (Rashtrawadi Mahila Congress).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-18 |title=Rupali Chakankar defends reappointment amidst criticism from party members |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/rupali-chakankar-defends-reappointment-amidst-criticism-from-party-members-101729192089613.html |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-17 |title=Rupali's extension as state women's commission head sparks controversy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/rupalis-extension-as-state-women-s-commission-head-sparks-controversy-101729103871986.html |access-date=2025-12-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2026-03-21 |title=Rupali Chakankar's exit not enough; probe must target 'big fish', says Congress leader |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/rupali-chakankars-exit-not-enough-probe-must-target-big-fish-says-congress-leader/article70768595.ece |access-date=2026-03-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rupali Chakankar resigns: MSCW chief quits amid assault case row |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/mscw-chairperson-rupali-chakankar-resigns-amid-videos-with-man-accused-of-sexual-assault-3939202 |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> She resigned from her position in March 2026.

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