Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, expressed his grief over the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Mumbai.

Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and leader in Ajit Pawar’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was shot near Nirmal Nagar in Bandra. He later succumbed to his bullet injuries at Lilavati Hospital late Saturday night.

Slamming the Maharashtra government over law and order, Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, "The tragic demise of Baba Siddique 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."

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Former Member of the Lok Sabha, Priya Dutt also expressed grief over the killing of the NCP leader, saying that "Baba Siddique was a brother and a dear friend."

"Today, I’m shaken to the by the news of Baba Siddique’s tragic death, it has shocked me. Baba was more than a political associate; he was family.To my father, Baba Siddique was like a son, and to me, he was a brother and a dear friend."

"Throughout my father’s political journey and beyond, he stood steadfast, by his side. When I entered politics, he guided me through its ups and downs, offering his unwavering support. His loss feels like the departure of a family member. My heart bleeds for Bhabhi, Zeeshan, and Arshia. May God grant them the resilience to bear this immense sorrow. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Farewell, dear brother," she said.

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Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad also posted on X and said, "Shocked and numbed to hear about the firing at Shri Baba Siddiqui. What is going on in the city? How can this happen? At a loss of words."

Meanwhile, NCP has cancelled all party programmes scheduled for today over the killing of Siddique.

In a post on X, the party posted, "Keeping in view the tragic death of our party colleague Shri. Baba Siddique, all party programs for 13th October, 2024 i.e. Sunday stand cancelled."

Siddique was known for his grand Iftar parties which hosted some of the superstars from Bollywood like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.

He was a three-time MLA from Bandra West and had joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP earlier in February this year after resigning from the Congress. He was shot by unidentified assailants on Saturday evening.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, expressed his grief over the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Mumbai.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, expressed his grief over the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Mumbai. Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and leader in Ajit Pawar’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was shot near Nirmal Nagar in Bandra. He later succumbed to his bullet injuries at Lilavati Hospital late Saturday night. Slamming the Maharashtra government over law and order, Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, "The tragic demise of Baba Siddique 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." Also read | Shooters behind Indian politician Baba Siddique's killing claim to be from Lawrence Bishnoi gang: Reports Former Member of the Lok Sabha, Priya Dutt also expressed grief over the killing of the NCP leader, saying that "Baba Siddique was a brother and a dear friend." "Today, I’m shaken to the by the news of Baba Siddique’s tragic death, it has shocked me. Baba was more than a political associate; he was family.To my father, Baba Siddique was like a son, and to me, he was a brother and a dear friend." "Throughout my father’s political journey and beyond, he stood steadfast, by his side. When I entered politics, he guided me through its ups and downs, offering his unwavering support. His loss feels like the departure of a family member. My heart bleeds for Bhabhi, Zeeshan, and Arshia. May God grant them the resilience to bear this immense sorrow. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Farewell, dear brother," she said. Also read | Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai: 'Collapsed law and order' Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad also posted on X and said, "Shocked and numbed to hear about the firing at Shri Baba Siddiqui. What is going on in the city? How can this happen? At a loss of words." Meanwhile, NCP has cancelled all party programmes scheduled for today over the killing of Siddique. In a post on X, the party posted, "Keeping in view the tragic death of our party colleague Shri. Baba Siddique, all party programs for 13th October, 2024 i.e. Sunday stand cancelled." Siddique was known for his grand Iftar parties which hosted some of the superstars from Bollywood like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. He was a three-time MLA from Bandra West and had joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP earlier in February this year after resigning from the Congress. He was shot by unidentified assailants on Saturday evening.

Rahul Gandhi Maharashtra government for NCP leader Baba Siddique's death

On Saturday (Oct 12), Baba Siddique, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party of Ajit Pawar faction and three-time MLA was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra. He was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to bullet injuries.

On Saturday (Oct 12), Baba Siddique, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party of Ajit Pawar faction and three-time MLA was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra. He was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to bullet injuries. After the shocking news of Siddique's death broke, a huge crowd of his followers gathered outside the hospital. The late politician was a renowned personality and had very close connections with several Bollywood superstars. Salman Khan cancels Bigg Boss 18 shoot Soon after receiving the shocking news, actor Salman Khan was among the first celebrities who reached the hospital to be with the politician's family during this tough time. Also read: Baba Siddique's death: Shilpa Shetty breaks down in tears, Salman Khan visits hospital As per the reports, the actor was shooting for Sunday's episode of the famous reality show Big Boss Weekend Ka Vaar when he got the heartbreaking news. Salman reportedly cancelled the shoot and rushed to the hospital. In several viral videos, Salman can be seen arriving at the Lilavati Hospital, guarded by heavy security. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood Videos (@instantbollywoodvideos) × Salman and Siddique shared a very close bond. The actor was a regular attendee of Siddique's famous iftar parties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Apart from Salman, actors Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raj Kundra and Zaheer Iqbal also arrived at the hospital after Siddique's death. Also read: Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai: 'Collapsed law and order' Shetty along with her husband Raj Kundra was captured arriving at the Lilavati Hospital. In a video shared by the paparazzi, the actress was visibly emotional as she was leaving the hospital in Mumbai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Sanjay Dutt, who was close to Siddique and his family, was seen visibly affected by the politician's death. While leaving the hospital, he refrained from answering any of the paparazzi's questions. Baba Siddique's death On Saturday, Siddique was shot outside his son and politician Zeeshan's office in Bandra East. He was brought to the Lilavati Hospital for treatment at around 9:30 PM, but he couldn't survive. #WATCH | Baba Siddique firing | Dr Jalil Parkar, Lilavati Hospital says, "Around 9:30 pm Baba Siddique was brought here. When he was taken into the emergency his pulse or BP was not recordable. The ECG was a flat line...We shifted him to the ICU. He was declared dead around 11:25… pic.twitter.com/JYMtJvB2qf — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024 × Dr Jalil Parkar, Lilavati Hospital says, quoted by ANI, "Around 9:30 pm Baba Siddique was brought here. When he was taken into the emergency his pulse or BP was not recordable. The ECG was a flat line...We shifted him to the ICU. He was declared dead around 11:25 pm. He had bullet wounds on the chest.." (With inputs from agencies)

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