Fri Oct 25 20:57:06 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article:**

– Zeeshan Siddique, son of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday.
– He was expelled from Congress in August for allegedly voting against the party during the Maharashtra legislative council elections, a claim he denies.
– Zeeshan expressed gratitude to Ajit Pawar and others for their support during difficult times and announced his nomination for the Bandra East seat.
– He previously won the Bandra East seat in 2019, defeating Shiv Sena’s Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.
– Following his father’s murder on October 12, in which Baba Siddiqui was shot outside Zeeshan’s office, Zeeshan is expected to garner support in the constituency.
– Baba Siddiqui was a prominent political figure, having served as Congress MLA and later joining Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction earlier this year.
– The Bandra East seat is now designated for a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate, Varun Sardesai, due to a seat-sharing agreement.
– The police are investigating the murder of Baba Siddiqui, with 14 arrests made, exploring motives including contract killing and business rivalry.

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