Women's abuse in name of divine powers and with blessings of those in power serious issue: Raj

MUMBAI: (Mar 24) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday said if women are being exploited in the name of divine powers and with blessings of those in power, then nothing is more serious than this, comments coming after a self-styled godman's arrest for rape.

Nashik-based 'godman' Ashok Kharat, arrested last week, is facing charges of raping and sexually exploiting women.

In a post on X, Thackeray said Maharashtra has always raised voice against superstition and in favour of rationality.