NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar condemns the killing of former minister Baba Siddique in Mumbai, expressing concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Maharashtra.
In a sharp criticism of the State government, Mr. Pawar demands those in power to not only announce investigations but to take responsibility and step down from their positions.
“The collapse of law and order in Maharashtra is a cause for concern. My heartfelt tributes to Baba Siddique and condolences to his family,” the NCP patriarch adds in a post on X.
Describing the incident as “regrettable,” Mr. Pawar warns that if the Home Minister (BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis) and others in power continue to handle the State’s administration lightly, it would set off alarm bells for the common man.
“The shooting of a former minister in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, should not be taken lightly. Those in power must accept responsibility, not just announce investigations,” he added.
-Abhinay Deshpande