Congress expresses shock over murder

The Congress has condemned the murder of senior Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique in Mumbai on Saturday.

Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the murder and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

Mourning Siddique’s death, Kharge posted on X, “The tragic demise of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words”. “In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters,” he said, adding, “justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Government must order a thorough and transparent investigation. The culprits must be brought to book at the earliest. Accountability is paramount”.