India, March 24 -- The Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) has announced that it will submit a list of alleged 'fake godmen' to the police across districts, seeking sterner action against exploitation carried out in the name of superstition. The move comes in the wake of the recent case involving Ashok Kharat which, according to MANS, once again exposes the nexus between self-styled godmen and influential persons including politicians and officials.

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) previously run by slain rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, MANS, has demanded a fair and impartial investigation into the Kharat case and strict punishment for those found guilty. It has also called for stronger measures for the prevention o...