Baba Siddique, born Ziauddin Siddique, was a seasoned politician from Mumbai, who joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP after long-standing affiliation with the Indian Nationwide Congress (INC). Over the a long time, he has held a number of influential positions within the Maharashtra authorities and the Mumbai Youth Congress.
Baba Siddique handed away on Saturday after being shot at a number of occasions by unidentified individuals, in accordance with Mumbai police.The incident occurred close to the workplace of Zeeshan Siddiqui, Baba Siddiqui’s son, in Bandra East. Baba Siddiqui suffered a number of gunshot wounds and was swiftly taken to Lilavati Hospital for medical care. In keeping with officers, his situation was vital when he was admitted to the hospital and sustained accidents in chest and stomach. Three assailants have been concerned within the assault out of which two have reportedly been been taken into custody, and authorities at the moment are investigating to uncover the motive and determine the perpetrators.
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Who Was Baba Siddique?
- He was born to Abdul Rahim Siddique and Razia Siddique. Baba Siddique is married to Shehzeen Siddique, they usually have two kids, Dr. Arshia Siddique and Zeeshan Siddique.
- Siddique entered politics by becoming a member of the Indian Nationwide Congress in 1977 as a young person. In 1980, he grew to become Common Secretary of the Bandra Taluka Youth Congress, and by 1982, he had risen to the place of President of the Bandra Taluka Youth Congress, a task he held till 1992.
- In 1988, he was elected President of the Mumbai Youth Congress. His political profession superior additional when, in 1992, he was elected as a Municipal Councillor within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC).
- Baba Siddique was elected as a Member of the Legislative Meeting (MLA) for 3 successive phrases. His first time period started in 1999, adopted by his re-election in 2004. He secured his third consecutive time period in 2009.
- From 2000 to 2004, he served as Chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Space Improvement Authority (MHADA) Mumbai Board. Between 2004 and 2008, he was appointed Minister of State for Meals & Civil Provides, Labour, FDA, and Shopper Safety within the Maharashtra authorities.
- All through his profession, Siddique was concerned in varied scholar actions and youth management throughout the Congress social gathering. He was additionally recognized for championing city growth and social welfare initiatives in Mumbai, together with the creation of an Eco-Backyard in Bandra-Khar in 2011.
- Siddique joined Nationalist Congress Celebration (NCP) after quitting Congress in February this yr.
