Rupali Chakankar
Rupali Chakankar is a prominent Indian politician and the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission. She has been an advocate for women's rights and safety in Maharashtra, often speaking out against violence and discrimination. In light of a recent incident involving a young woman who was raped at a bus station in Pune, Chakankar condemned the crime and called for strict action against the perpetrator, highlighting her commitment to addressing issues of public safety and advocating for justice for survivors.
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Rupali Chakankar, the chief of Maharashtra Women’s Commission, stated that strict action will be taken against the accused.
'Sexually harassed me repeatedly': Woman doctor dies by suicide in Maharashtra; writes note on palm accusing 2 cops of rape | Kolhapur News
India· 2025-10-24
The Commission's Chairperson Rupali Chakankar endorsed the Court's decision regarding the controversial shows.
India's Got Latent row: Samay Raina gets second summons from Maharashtra cyber cell | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-03-17
Rupali Chakankar, the State Commission for Women Chairperson, stressed the need for self-defence training for women.
Pune bus rape: Suspect was out on bail, Rs 1 lakh reward announced - what we know so far | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-27
State Commission for Women chairperson Rupali Chakankar condemned the incident and called for action.
How city bus became a trap: Health counsellor raped at Pune’s Swargate ST terminus, suspect identified but on the run | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-02-27
Rupali Chakankar condemned the incident and called for strictest action against the perpetrator.
Pune Swargate ST terminus rape case: Traumatised survivor returns to city, goes to police after friend's call | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-02-27State women's commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar has condemned the crime, calling for the strictest action against the rapist.
Woman raped in bus at busy Pune station located opposite thanaIndia· 2025-02-26