Sun Oct 13 14:51:10 UTC 2024: ## BJP Leaders Condemn Politicization of Baba Siddique’s Murder, Praise Mumbai Police Response

**New Delhi, India:** The BJP has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for politicizing the death of NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai on Sunday.

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal expressed disappointment, stating that “finding politics in such a situation is very unfortunate and this isn’t expected from him.” Khandelwal also pointed out that Gandhi should focus on the law and order situation in states governed by his party before questioning the current government.

Echoing Khandelwal’s sentiments, BJP leader RP Singh stated that “The death of Baba Siddique is a rather unfortunate incident. The Mumbai Police is a very strong one and they should carry a strict investigation on the people who are involved in the murder. Rahul Gandhi can do politics in his area, but here the police is working on the investigation in this case. We shouldn’t connect the case with the elections.”

Both BJP leaders praised the prompt action taken by the Maharashtra government, noting that the arrest of suspects demonstrated their commitment to ensuring public safety.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police confirmed that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a potential connection to Bollywood star Salman Khan are being investigated in connection with the murder.

While the Congress expressed concern over the law and order situation in Maharashtra, the BJP maintains that the police are diligently investigating the case and that politicizing the tragedy is inappropriate.

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