Mahesh Vishnupant Kothe

Mahesh Vishnupant Kothe was a prominent political leader from Maharashtra, best known for his influential role in Solapur’s civic and political landscape. He served as the youngest Mayor of Solapur and was a respected leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) [NCP (SP)]457. Kothe contested the 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from Solapur City North constituency, Solapur district, Maharashtra, representing NCP (SP), though he was not elected345. Over his career, Kothe was elected seven times as a corporator in Solapur Municipal Corporation and held key positions such as Mayor and Opposition Leader, championing urban development and social welfare initiatives257. Widely known as a dedicated grassroots leader, his sudden passing in January 2025 was mourned across Maharashtra