Pune, March 23 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday issued a strong statement regarding the case involving self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, stressing that the government's top priority is to deliver justice to the affected women rather than engage in political mudslinging.

Fadnavis stated that he possesses substantial evidence about Opposition leaders who had reportedly visited Kharat. However, he clarified that all such evidence is currently with the police, as it is their responsibility to conduct the investigation. He added that strict action will be taken against anyone found directly involved in the crime.

At the same time, he cautioned against taking action solely based on associations or visits, pointing out that certa...