The controversy surrounding self-styled godman Ashok Kharat intensified on Monday, with Opposition parties in Maharashtra demanding strict action not only against him but also against ministers and officials allegedly linked to or protecting him.

Opposition seeks wider probe beyond godman

Leaders from the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) raised the issue in the state Assembly, calling for those in positions of power who supported Kharat to be named as co-accused, reported IANS.