NCP Leader Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai; Leaders Demand Justice

Image Source : @BabaSiddique on X

Dated 13th October 2024

By B R Abdul Wajid

Editor in Chief

Mumbai | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and three-time MLA Baba Siddique was shot dead by three persons in Bandra East, Mumbai, on Saturday evening. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the state.

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his deep condolences in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He stated, “The tragic demise of Former Maharashtra Minister, Shri Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words. In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters. Justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Government must order a thorough and transparent investigation. The culprits must be brought to book at the earliest. Accountability is paramount.”

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also conveyed his sorrow on X. He said, “The tragic demise of Baba Siddique ji is shocking and saddening. My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time. This horrifying incident exposes the complete collapse of law and order in Maharashtra. The government must take responsibility, and justice must prevail.”

The assassination of Baba Siddique has raised serious concerns about the law and order situation in Maharashtra. Leaders from various political parties are demanding a swift and thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.