Sharad Pawar Slams Leaders Over 'Fake Godman' Kharat Case, Expresses Concern

• Sharad Pawar reprimands political leaders for associating with 'babas' like Ashok Kharat, citing the state's concerning situation.
• He highlighted the contradiction of public representatives visiting such figures while advocating Shahu, Phule, Ambedkar's ideals.
• Pawar expressed alarm over the number of calls made to Kharat, involving people holding positions in political parties.
• He commented on the Ashok Kharat case for the first time during a press conference in Delhi after taking oath as a Rajya Sabha MP.
• Pawar also addressed Rohit Pawar's demand for a CBI inquiry into Ajit Pawar's plane accident and NCP's support for Sunetra Pawar.

Key Question Answered

Why are political figures drawn to such 'babas'?

Political figures are drawn to spiritual leaders due to India's deep intertwining of faith and politics. Expressing devotion to a spiritual figure at a religious event is not unusual.