Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot in Bandra, Critically Injured; Attack Raises Security Concerns

Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot in Bandra, Critically Injured; Attack Raises Security Concerns

VoM News Desk | October 12, 2024 | 10:56 PM IST | Breaking News, India, Politics | Follow on Google News

Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot in Bandra, Critically Injured; Attack Raises Security Concerns

Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot in Bandra, Critically Injured; Attack Raises Security Concerns

Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was critically injured after being shot at his son’s office in Bandra, Mumbai, on Saturday. Three bullets were fired at him, and he has been rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where his condition remains critical. The incident has shocked the political and social circles of Mumbai.

Here are some key facts about Baba Siddique:

1. Political Career: Siddique joined the Congress Party as a teenager and was a member for 48 years before leaving in February 2024 to join Ajit Pawar’s NCP, citing dissatisfaction with how he was treated within the Congress.
2. Departure from Congress: He expressed resentment towards his former party, comparing his situation to that of “curry leaves”, used only to enhance something temporarily before being discarded.
3. Family in Politics: His son, Zeeshan Siddique, is a Congress MLA from Bandra (East). However, Zeeshan was expelled from the party in August 2024 for anti-party activities.
4. Recent Shootings: This shooting comes months after shots were fired outside Salman Khan’s house, a high-profile case that raised concerns about security in Mumbai.
5. Bollywood Connections: Baba Siddique is known for hosting grand Iftar parties attended by top Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

The shooting has raised questions about the motive and security concerns, given Baba Siddique’s political prominence and his well-known public persona.

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