NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Baba Siddiqui was murdered in Mumbai on Saturday night. He was shot several times in Bandra East, after which he was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in a critical condition, where he was declared brought dead. He was shot in the chest and abdomen, according to the release. He went to the office of his son Zeshan Siddiqui. At this moment, shots were suddenly fired at them. Police took immediate action and detained three people. He is being interrogated.
Baba Siddiqui is a famous Indian politician who left the Congress this year and joined the NCP (Ajit faction). Baba Siddiqui is famous for his lavish iftar parties, which were attended by Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and many other famous Bollywood stars. According to sources, he was shot to death amidst the sound of firecrackers.
Who is Baba Siddiqui?
In February this year, Baba Siddiqui left the Congress and joined the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). He has served in Congress for the past 48 years. Baba Siddiqui, a three-time MLA from Bandra West, served as Maharashtra state minister. He also served as Chairman, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, Mumbai Chapter. He entered politics as a student leader. He was elected as a director of BMC Corporation for the first time.
There is also infiltration among Bollywood stars
Baba Siddiqui won from Bandra West district assembly elections in 1999, 2004 and 2009. He had to face defeat in the 2014 parliamentary elections. Baba Siddiqui’s influence among Bollywood stars is as great as his influence among the local people. Every year, he hosts a massive iftar party in Mumbai on the occasion of Ramzan, attended by big names including Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Received MLA three times
His full name is Baba Ziauddin Siddiqui. He is a resident of Patna, Bihar. He also organized iftar parties in Patna. Baba Siddiqui’s daughter Ashya Siddiqui is a doctor. His wife Shahjeen is a housewife. Baba Siddiqui held the Bandrasi seat for a long time. From here he was elected provincial councilor three times. Apart from this, he also serves as Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies. He also served as Chairman, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, Mumbai Chapter.
Baba Siddiqui lost to the BJP candidate in 2014
Baba Siddiqui began his political career as a student leader. Baba was elected for the first time as a corporate member of the Bombay Civic Body. He was subsequently elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Bandra West seat in 1999, 2004 and 2009. Baba was defeated by Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Sheral in the 2014 assembly elections.
His father was a watchmaker, and Baba Siddiqui helped with the work.
Baba Siddiqui’s father worked as a clockmaker in Bandra. Dad also often helps him with his work. While studying, Baba became interested in politics. He has since created such a threat in the political arena that even Mumbai’s famous Bollywood stars don’t shy away from talking about it. Even years of hatred often end at their iftar gatherings. The rift between Salman and Shahrukh was once well-known. The two reconciled in 2014 after both attended Baba Siddiqui’s iftar party.
