Who Was Baba Siddique, Known For Grand Iftar Parties And Top Bollywood Connections

Mumbai: Baba Siddique, who was shot dead at his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Mumbai’s Bandra East on Saturday, was a former Maharashtra Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader. Besides being a prominent political face in Maharashtra , Baba Siddique was well known for his grand Iftar parties, attended by top Bollywood stars, politicians, and other eminent personalities from various fields. With attendees like film star Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone , Ranveer Singh , Emraan Hashmi, Shehnaaz Gill, Preity Zinta , Huma Qureshi, Vijay Verma and others, Baba Siddique’s Iftar parties had become a staple in the political and social circuit of Mumbai.

Baba Siddique was a former MLA from the Bandra East constituency in Mumbai. He was a prominent player in the political and social scene of Mumbai and had connections with many top Bollywood celebrities. According to police sources, Baba Siddique's proximity to a Bollywood star, who received multiple threats, has led the Mumbai Police to suspect Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi Gang's involvement in the sensational killing. However, the police have not made any official confirmation regarding the murder. 

Baba Siddique Remained With Congress For 48 Years

Baba Siddique, a veteran politician, had recently made headlines by quitting Congress after 48 years and joining Ajit Pawar 's NCP. In a scathing attack on his former party, he had compared his treatment in Congress to curry leaves, which are used to enhance flavour but have no value themselves.

Notably, Baba Siddique's son, Zeeshan, is a Congress MLA from Bandra (East) in Mumbai. However, Zeeshan was expelled from the party in August for anti-party activities.

The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, but it has sent shockwaves through the political and social circles of Mumbai. The incident comes months after gunshots were fired outside a Bollywood actor’s house a few months ago, raising concerns about the safety and security of high-profile individuals in Mumbai.

The Mumbai police have detained two suspects involved in the killing of Baba Siddique, while five teams have been formed to nab the third absconding suspect. The police are interrogating the two accused and trying to ascertain the motive behind the murder.

As the investigation unfolds, many are left wondering about the reasons behind the attack on Baba Siddique. Amidst the Mumbai police probe into the sensational killing of a prominent politician in Maharashtra , questions are being raised over the motive behind the killing.

Meanwhile, Mumbai remains in shock, and the political and social circles are abuzz with speculation and concern.

Baba Siddique Was 3 Times MLA

Baba Siddique was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Maharashtra representing the Vandre West Assembly constituency. He was the MLA for three consecutive terms in 1999, 2004 and 2009, and had also served as a Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies, Labour and FDA.

In February 2024, Baba Siddique resigned from the primary membership of the Congress party and joined the Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar on February 12. 

Key Points About Baba Siddique:

- He was a politician from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- He was a former Minister in the Maharashtra government
- He was a former member of the Congress party.
- He was known for hosting grand Iftar parties in Mumbai
- His Iftar parties were attended by top Bollywood stars, politicians, and other eminent personalities
- He was a former MLA from the Bandra East constituency in Mumbai, while his son is the current MLA from the same seat.