NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai, resulting in the cancellation of all party programs scheduled for Sunday. Two suspects have been arrested, with one still at large. The incident occurred near Nirmal Nagar in Bandra.

Throughout his political career, Siddique’s iftar parties became a hallmark of his influence, bringing together political leaders from various parties, Bollywood celebrities, and prominent business figures.

The late NCP minister was a veteran Congress leader until last year, and had said Mallikarjun Kharge was like a father to him even as he switched sides

The Congress party condemns the killing of Baba Siddique, highlighting the deteriorating law and order in Maharashtra and demanding a thorough investigation.

The former Maharashtra minister, who had quit Congress to join Ajit Pawar's NCP this year, was shot in Bandra. CM Shinde said that 2 assailants have been arrested, with one still at large.

Baba Siddique had on multiple occasions intimated the authorities about the threat to his life and he suffered despite being under Y-plus security, he said

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai’s Bandra area Saturday. Two have been arrested, according to officials.