October 13th 2024.
In a shocking turn of events, Baba Siddique, a prominent leader of the Nationalist Congress Party and former minister of Maharashtra, was shot and killed by three assailants in Mumbai's Bandra area on Saturday. The news of his death has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the state's law and order situation, especially with the upcoming assembly elections next month.
Siddique, who was a former Congressman, was attacked outside his son's office and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident has left the entire country in shock and mourning the loss of a beloved leader.
Serving as an MLA for Bandra three times, Siddique was a well-respected and influential figure in the Muslim community of Mumbai. He was also known for his close ties with several Bollywood actors. The news of his death has been met with an outpouring of condolences from political leaders across parties.
In a heartfelt message, Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar expressed his shock and sorrow over the incident, calling it an unfortunate and condemnable act. He also described Siddique as a dear friend and colleague, emphasizing his contributions towards uplifting the minority community and promoting secularism.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed that two suspects have been arrested by the Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, with a third accused still on the run. The CM further stated that one of the suspects is from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Haryana.
As news of the incident spread, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, rushed to Lilavati Hospital. This tragic incident has also sparked a debate on the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. NCP president Sharad Pawar expressed his concerns, calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.
Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray also expressed their shock and grief over Siddique's death. They raised concerns about the state's administration and law and order, calling for accountability from the ruling party.
In a heartfelt post on social media, NCP working president Praful Patel, who was a close friend of Siddique, shared that he was at a loss for words and deeply saddened by the loss of his dear friend. BJP leader and former Congressman Ashok Chavan, who had worked closely with Siddique, also expressed his shock and offered his condolences.
The news of Siddique's death has also reached the Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, who worked with Siddique during their Youth Congress days. He shared his sorrow and said that he had lost a dear friend. The entire country is mourning the loss of a great leader and calling for justice to be served.
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