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Maharashtra Ex Minister Baba Siddique Shot Dead Near Son’s Office In Mumbai

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Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai

Former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra on Saturday night. The firing took place near the office of his son Zeeshan, who is the MLA from Bandra East.

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Details of the Incident

  • The incident took place on Dussehra, just months ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
  • Six bullets were fired around 9.30 pm.
  • Two people have been arrested, one from Uttar Pradesh and one from Haryana, while another is on the run.
  • Siddique was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
  • His son Zeeshan was expelled from the Congress in August.

Political Leaders Express Grief and Raise Concerns

  • NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) President Sharad Pawar expressed grief and demanded the resignation of the government, citing the deteriorating law and order situation.
  • Congress leader and leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar, also raised concerns and accused the government of supporting criminals.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar assured a thorough investigation and strict action against the attackers.

Baba Siddique’s Political and Social Contributions

  • Siddique was associated with the Congress for 48 years before joining Ajit Pawar’s NCP in February.
  • He was elected as an MLA from the Bandra West constituency in 1999, 2004, and 2009.
  • He served as a minister of state for food and civil supplies, labor, and FDA between 2004 and 2008.
  • He was known for his political acumen and for hosting lavish parties, including the one that helped end the feud between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in 2013.

The sudden and violent death of Baba Siddique has shaken the political landscape of Maharashtra and raised concerns about the state’s law and order situation.