Mumbai: Baba Siddiqui, a former Congressman and leader of the NCP faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, was shot dead. This incident happened outside the office of Zeeshan Siddiqui in Bandra East, Mumbai. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde‘s reaction has come to light on this incident. Also, Ajit Pawar has described the incident as unfortunate, condemnable and painful. Other leaders of Maharashtra have also expressed grief over this. Ajit Pawar has canceled all the programs for Sunday and left for Mumbai from Pune. Parth Pawar is also with him.
Sad incident of firing on Baba Siddiqui
Eknath Shinde said that the incident of firing on Baba Siddiqui is sad. Police have been instructed to take strict action in the matter. Will not allow gang war to rise. Two of the three accused have been arrested. One is from Haryana and one from Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that the police is searching for the third accused. After the firing Baba Siddiqui was admitted to Lilavati Hospital. But he died before treatment. State Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP leader Ashish Shelar have also reached Lilavati Hospital.
What did Ajit Pawar say?
On X, Ajit Pawar said that NCP leader, former minister of state, my colleague Baba Siddiqui, who has been in the legislature for a long time. The incident of firing on them is very unfortunate, condemnable and painful. I am very sad to know that he died in this incident. He said that I have lost my good colleague and friend. I strongly condemn this cowardly attack. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Baba Siddiqui.
Mumbai Congress expressed grief
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said that the murder of Baba Siddiqui is a matter of concern. The government should form a special team and investigate it. It seems that there is some big conspiracy behind this. Strict action should be taken. Mumbai Congress, with which Baba Siddiqui was associated before joining NCP, wrote on Twitter that Mumbai Congress is deeply saddened by the demise of Baba Siddiqui ji. His tireless service to the people and dedication to the community will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
The news about Baba Siddiqui is very disturbing.
Spokesperson of Sharad Pawar’s party NCP said that the news about Baba Siddiqui is very disturbing. The point of concern here is that the law and order situation in Maharashtra is actually deteriorating and has failed. The BJP led Mahayuti will have to answer to the people of Maharashtra as to why they have failed to bring law and order under control. People are taking the law into their own hands and feel free to do whatever they want because there is no fear of law. The Home Department led by Devendra Fadnavis seems to be failing.
Uddhav Sena demands Fadnavis’ resignationShiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey expressed serious concern over the security of former MLAs in the state. He asked Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde to resign from their posts. He said that if former MLAs are not safe in our city Mumbai. If the leaders of the government are not safe then how will this government protect the common people? If he cannot keep his MLAs and former ministers safe then Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis should resign. He has no right to remain the Home Minister. Eknath Shinde has no right to remain the CM of the state.