Mahesh Vishnupant Kothe, the former Mayor of the Municipal Corporation and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, passed away from a heart attack in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as he was attending Maha Kumbh on Tuesday morning. His sudden demise has left the city in deep mourning.

Mahesh Kothe, along with some of his friends, had gone to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela. While taking holly bath in Prayagraj on Tuesday morning, he suffered a heart attack. His close relatives confirmed that he passed away. As soon as the news of Mahesh Kothe's death spread, a wave of grief engulfed Solapur. A large crowd of workers gathered at Kothe's house in Murarji Peth. Mahesh Kothe was known as a prominent leader who had a significant influence on the politics of Solapur Municipal Corporation. He also served as the head of the Padmashaali Gnyathi Sanstha. In the assembly elections, he contested from the City North assembly constituency. Leaders from all parties expressed their condolences over the loss of this prominent leader in the city's politics.

Maha Kumbh

Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregation in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India. Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregation in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India.

The Maha Kumbh-2025, which is Poorna Kumbh will take place till February 26, 2025. Key 'snan' dates include January 14 (Makar Sankranti - First Shahi Snan), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).