Congress leader Sachin Pilot's statement has come on the shooting death of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui in Maharashtra. He has posted on the social media site 'X' saying that he is shocked by the news of the murder of Maharashtra leader Baba Siddiqui. This incident of open firing and murder is a direct failure of law and order. My condolences are with his family in this hour of grief.
Earlier, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi wrote on the social media platform This is the condition of law and order in a metropolis like Mumbai, may God give courage to Baba Siddiqui's family to bear the loss.”
Mumbai Regional Congress Committee President Varsha Gaikwad wrote on 'X' that she is shocked by this incident. He said what is happening in the city? He has no words to react to this incident.
On the other hand, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post on 'X', “In this hour of grief, I express my deepest condolences to his (Siddiqui's) family, friends and supporters.” Justice should be ensured and the present Maharashtra government should order a thorough and transparent investigation. Accountability is paramount.
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Sharad Pawar said that the deteriorating law and order situation is worrying. Taking aim at Home Minister Fadnavis, Pawar said that it is also worrying that the situation is being taken so lightly. Sharad Pawar wrote on 'X' that the ruling party should take responsibility for the incident and leave power.
