New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday termed the killing of senior NCP leader Baba Siddique as shocking and demanded that a thorough probe should be done and the culprits be brought to book.
On his social media handle X, Kharge said, "The tragic demise of Former Maharashtra Minister, Shri Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words."
"In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters," he said.
He called for a 'thorough and transparent investigation' from the Maharashtra government.
"The culprits must be brought to book at the earliest. Accountability is paramount," he added.
Meanwhile, party general secretary K C Venugopal termed Baba Siddique's death as "massive loss to the people of Mumbai and Maharashtra".
"Shocked, stunned and outraged at the killing of Baba Siddique ji. Siddique ji served the people with dedication and worked hard to preserve communal harmony. His passing away is a massive loss to the people of Mumbai and Maharashtra," Venugopal said in a post on X.
He said, "This incident is a serious indictment of the crumbling law and order situation in Maharashtra. Siddique ji had on multiple occasions intimated the authorities about the threats to his life and he suffered despite being under Y plus security."
"That this shooting took place on the road, in the middle of bustling markets, shows that criminals no longer fear the law in Maharashtra. Even leaders of the ruling alliance are not safe in the heart of its capital anymore. The ruling regime must answer -- when senior public figures aren’t safe, how will the ordinary citizens feel safe today?" he added.
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