Tons of gathered at Bada Kabrastan in Marine Traces as NCP chief and former three-time MLA Baba Siddique was laid to relaxation with full state honours on Sunday. The mortal stays have been introduced from Siddique’s Bandra residence, along with his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique, main the funeral procession.
Baba Siddique was shot lifeless by three assailants Saturday evening in Bandra exterior his son’s workplace in Kher Nagar. He was declared lifeless at Lilavati Hospital.
The Namaz-e-Janaza was provided exterior Siddique’s Bandra residence round 8 pm, after which the procession moved in the direction of Marine Traces for the ultimate rites. Safety was tightened round Bada Kabrastan, following an order by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, as Siddique had served as a minister within the Maharashtra Cupboard from 2004 to 2008.
Earlier within the day, Bollywood actor Salman Khan visited Siddique’s residence.
The gathering exterior the cemetery displayed Baba Siddique’s widespread reputation with individuals from varied walks, chopping throughout non secular and political traces, coming to pay their respects.
Gufran Shaikh, who got here from Goregaon to attend the burial, mentioned, “Everyone knows Baba Siddique was individual. Individuals gathered right here throughout non secular and political leanings converse volumes about his legacy.”
Asif Khan, a resident of Mumbai Central, shared his private experiences with Siddique. “Our household runs a banner and vinyl printing enterprise in Bandra. We all know Siddique as a cooperative and calm individual. He was somebody who didn’t demand respect however earned it,” Khan mentioned.
The funeral was attended by politicians, actors, occasion staff and customary residents, all of whom got here collectively to bid farewell to the late chief.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP chief Chhagan Bhujbal, RPI president Ramdas Athavale and NCP working president Praful Patel have been amongst these current.
