Vinayak Mete, the head of the Shiv Sangram Party, passed away in an accident as per media reports. At 5.30 am, Vinayak Mete's car was involved in an accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Vinayak Mete was one of two people who sustained injuries. He passed away while receiving care at the MGM Hospital.
Mete was reportedly travelling to Mumbai for a discussion over Maratha reservations, as per the information that was given. At 5:30 in the morning, Vinayak Mete's car was involved in a tragic accident in the Madap tunnel while it was travelling from the Pune-Mumbai Express towards Mumbai.