India, May 13 -- The enforcement directorate (ED) has summoned Rupali Chakankar, former Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) chairperson and NCP leader, on Thursday to record her statement in connection with its money-laundering investigation into the case against arrested 'godman' Ashok Kharat.

ED officials familiar with the developments said that Chakankar would be questioned on the activities of Shivnika Sansthan, a Nashik-based temple trust headed by Kharat where she was a trustee. They are also likely to verify whether she had any financial ties with Kharat.

Chakankar resigned as MSCW chairperson after it was alleged that she had links to Kharat. The self-styled godman was arrested in Nashik in March on charges of rape, se...