Veteran and former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique was shot dead by unknown assailants while on his way to his son's office in Mumbai. Police have arrested two suspects and are still searching for a third. This unfortunate incident has raised concerns about the security of political leaders in the state, especially after another NCP leader was killed just a week ago. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has promised strict action against those responsible for taking law into their own hands.
Eknath Shinde and the Shifting Political Landscape in Maharashtra
Eknath Shinde, a prominent leader from the Shiv Sena party, rose to power in June 2022 after leading a rebellion against the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction. This resulted in the formation of a new government in Maharashtra, with Shinde as the Chief Minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as its ally.
Veteran Maharashtra Minister Assassinated
However, the political stability in the state has been shaken by the recent assassination of Baba Siddique, a veteran politician and former minister. Siddique was shot dead by unknown assailants while on his way to his son's office in Mumbai on February 16, 2023. Police have arrested two suspects, but the motive behind the murder remains unclear.
Security Concerns for Political Leaders
The murder of Siddique has raised concerns about the security of political leaders in Maharashtra. This is particularly troubling given that a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader was also killed just a week earlier. Chief Minister Shinde has promised strict action against those responsible for taking the law into their own hands.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is Eknath Shinde? Eknath Shinde is a politician from the Shiv Sena party who became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in June 2022.
2. Why did Eknath Shinde rebel against Uddhav Thackeray? Shinde and his supporters accused Thackeray of ignoring the sentiments of party workers and aligning with the Congress and the NCP.
3. Who is Baba Siddique? Baba Siddique was a veteran politician and former minister in Maharashtra. He was assassinated on February 16, 2023.
4. What is the motive behind Baba Siddique's assassination? The motive for Siddique's assassination is still unknown, but police are investigating the possibility of political rivalry or personal enmity.
5. What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of political leaders in Maharashtra? Chief Minister Shinde has promised strict action against those involved in violence and has ordered a review of the security arrangements for political leaders in the state.
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