Bandra (East) MLA Zeeshan Siddique, son of the late Baba Siddique, has officially joined the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) just ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. Zeeshan’s shift to the NCP faction happened on Friday morning, shortly after the tragic death of his father, Baba Siddique, who was shot outside Zeeshan’s office in Bandra on October 12.
#WATCH | Mumbai: After joining NCP, Zeeshan Siddiqui says, "This is an emotional day for me and my family. I am thankful to Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare for believing in me in these tough times. I have got the nomination from Bandra East, I am sure that with the love… https://t.co/F0TZJgwPhL pic.twitter.com/KG39RFsSQn
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024
Emotional Transition Amid Personal Loss
Reflecting on the move, Zeeshan stated, “This is an emotional day for me and my family. I am grateful to Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel, and Sunil Tatkare for their trust during these challenging times.” He further confirmed that he had secured the NCP nomination for the Bandra (East) constituency, expressing optimism about winning again with community support, as quoted by ANI.
Background and Upcoming Elections
Previously a Congress member, Zeeshan was suspended from the party following cross-voting in the recent legislative council elections. His decision to join NCP comes as the state gears up for its assembly elections, with 288 seats at stake. Voting is scheduled for November 20, and results will be announced on November 23.